Platelet dysfunction on thromboelastogram is associated with severity of blunt traumatic brain injury

Platelet dysfunction associated with isolated traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be measured using thromboelastography-platelet mapping (TEG-PM). We hypothesized that platelet dysfunction can be detected after blunt TBI, and the degree of dysfunction is associated with increased TBI severity and in-hospital mortality.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - September 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Annika B. Kay, David S. Morris, Dave S. Collingridge, Sarah Majercik Source Type: research