Correlation between Partial Thromboplastin Time and Thromboelastography in Adult Critically Ill Patients Requiring Bivalirudin for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

ConclusionsModerate correlation was found between TEG R time and aPTT associated with bivalirudin during ECMO in critically ill adults. Further research is warranted to address the optimal test to guide clinical decision-making for anticoagulation dosing in ECMO patients.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - February 10, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mitchell S. Buckley, Grace E. Benanti, Jordan Meckel, Luwam A. Tekle, Brian Gilbert, Daniel Puebla Neira, Dakota A. McNierney, Grace Korkames, Melanie Yerondopoulos, Andrew Park, Jennifer A. O ’Hea, Robert MacLaren Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research