Tags Archives: Thromboelastograghy

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Point-of-Care Viscoelastic Hemostatic Assays in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Comparison of Thromboelastography 6S, Thromboelastometry Sigma, and Quantra

Abstract Objectives Viscoelastic tests allow a reduction in blood product transfusion. Three modern devices are currently available (rotational  [ROTEM] sigma,  [TEG] 6S, and Quantra). No study has compared the performances of these..

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Agreement Between the TEG 6s and TEG 5000 Analyzers in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Thromboelastography (TEG) evaluates viscoelastic properties of blood clot formation. The TEG 5000 analyzer is commonly used but prone to errors related to vibration or operator error. The TEG 6s..

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Measures of Anticoagulation and Coagulopathy in Pediatric Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

Abstract Introduction: Pediatric cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is effective, however, bleeding and clotting issues continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to assess..

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