Evaluation of the altitude impact on a point-of-care thromboelastography analyzer measurement: prerequisites for use in airborne medical evacuation courses

ConclusionOur study provides proof of concept to validate testing in an actual aeromedical situation. Indeed, TEG® 6s appears to ease of use, resistance to high altitude conditions, and reliability on healthy humans. It is necessary to carry out a study on hemorrhagic injured patients in an aircraft.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research