Thromboelastography Is Associated With Surrogates for Bleeding After Pediatric Cardiac Operations

ConclusionsIntraoperative TEG MA less than 45 mm is associated with a surrogate end point for intraoperative bleeding in pediatric patients undergoing complex cardiac operation. In patients with MA less than 45 mm, prophylactic platelet transfusion in the OR may be associated with reduction in bleeding end points in the ICU.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research