A Retrospective Study Comparing the Effect of Conventional Coagulation Parameters Vs. Thromboelastography-Guided Blood Product Utilization in Patients With Major Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Authors

Chhabindra Nepal · Faith Regional Health Services

Ojbindra KC · Faith Regional Health Services

Manisha Koirala · Faith Regional Health Services

Ananta Subedi · Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Rakshya Sharma · Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Srinadh Annangi · University of Kentucky

Suha Jabak

Abstract

This study revealed that TEG is not superior to conventional coagulation parameters in limiting the volume of blood product transfusion in major GIB patients in ICU settings.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Blood transfusion and management Hemostasis and retained surgical items

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 15, Issue 10-11, pp. 431-437

DOI: 10.14740/jocmr5022

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