Does Point of Care Prothrombin Time Measurement Reduce the Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery? The POC-OP Randomized-Controlled Trial
Point of care testing of prothrombin time ensures that one major parameter of coagulation is available in the operation theatre within minutes. It is fast, easy to perform, inexpensive and may enable physicians to rationally determine the need for FFP.
