Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Evidence supporting the routine use of TXA in paediatric cardiac surgery remains weak.
How Do We Integrate Thromboelastography with Perioperative Transfusion Management?
In summary, we have found TEG to be useful in a variety of perioperative situations at our institution and potentially useful in other acute care settings such as the emergency department, the maternity unit, and many of the intensive care units.
An Assessment of Thromboelastometry to Monitor Blood Coagulation and Guide Transfusion Support in Liver Transplantation
This study was aimed at assessing the value of TEM in monitoring blood coagulation and guide transfusion support in OLT.
Prohemostatic Treatment in Cardiac Surgery
This article will discuss pharmacological agents including antifibrinolytics, protamine, desmopressin, fibrinogen, purified protein concentrates, recombinant factor VIIa, factor XIII, and topical agents used in cardiac surgery.
Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Stents for Noncardiac Surgery: Role of Thromboelastography
The perioperative course of the patients who have undergone coronary stent placement was studied. These patients were on dual antiplatelet therapy and were posted for noncardiac surgery.
Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Stents for Noncardiac Surgery: Role of Thromboelastography
The perioperative course of the patients who have undergone coronary stent placement was studied. These patients were on dual antiplatelet therapy and were posted for noncardiac surgery.
A Randomized Prospective Analysis of Alteration of Hemostatic Function in Patients Receiving Tranexamic Acid and Hydroxyethyl Starch Undergoing Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Postoperative hemorrhagic complications is still one of the major problems in cardiac surgeries. It may be caused by surgical issues, coagulopathy caused by the side effects of the intravenous fluids administered to produce plasma volume expansion such as hydroxyl ethyl starch (HES).
Impact of Cell Salvage During Cardiac Surgery on the Thrombelastomeric Coagulation Profile: A Pilot Study
Intraoperative cell salvage of the cardiopulmonary bypass residual volume can dilute platelets and coagulation factors. This is a report of a randomised control trial of 20 patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
Bivalirudin-Based Versus Conventional Heparin Anticoagulation for Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The present study is a retrospective comparison of the conventional heparin-based anticoagulation protocol with a bivalirudin-based, heparin-free protocol. Endpoints of this study are blood loss, allogeneic blood product use, and costs during the ECMO procedure.
A Method for Anticoagulation of Children on Mechanical Circulatory Support
We describe an anticoagulation protocol based upon TEG and platelet aggregation studies and using heparin, aspirin, and dipyridamole. Adequate anticoagulation is more difficult in children. However, 71% of the patients in our study survived long term.
Thrombelastography Change after Bridging to Left Ventricular Assist Device From Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients
Coagulopathy of patients with VAD improved after bridging from ECMO, which can be attributed to improved coagulation factor and platelet function. Thus, bleeding complications are reduced.
Monitoring Patients at Risk of Massive Transfusion with Thrombelastography or Thromboelastometry: A Systematic Review
Thrombelastography (TEG) and Thrombelastometry (ROTEM) are viscoelastic whole-blood assays evaluating the haemostatic capacity of blood. These devices are used in algorithms to guide transfusion of haemostatic blood components.