Thromboelastography during Adult Donor Care

Thromboelastography is a test of blood coagulation used to evaluate all components of clot formation and possible abnormal clot dissolution. It supplements traditional laboratory testing by demonstrating the integration of coagulation factors, platelets (number and function), and other factors durin...

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Published in:	Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 163 - 167
Main Author:	Powner, David J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-06-2010 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	Adult Blood Donors Humans Thrombelastography - methods
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Summary:	Thromboelastography is a test of blood coagulation used to evaluate all components of clot formation and possible abnormal clot dissolution. It supplements traditional laboratory testing by demonstrating the integration of coagulation factors, platelets (number and function), and other factors during coagulation. Analysis of abnormalities demonstrated by thromboelastography can guide organ procurement coordinators in titrating appropriate quantities of fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, or platelet transfusions during treatment of coagulation in adult donors.
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ISSN:	1526-9248 2164-6708
DOI:	10.1177/152692481002000211