Abstract
Background
Viscoelastography (VE) is an established method to identify coagulopathies in various
disease processes. Clinical decisions can be made with real-time tracings and quantitative
values at the bedside. Thromboelastography (TEG®) and rotational thromboelastometry
(ROTEM®) have been utilized in several disease states with clinical varying success.
Objectives
This review will summarize the literature and provide recommendations pertaining to
major disease processes where VE may be beneficial, including trauma, anticoagulation
reversal, liver disease, acute ischemic stroke, and acquired brain injuries.
Discussion
VE has a role in many emergency medicine patients encountered by clinicians. Reduced
mortality, decreased blood product utilization, and prognostication ability makes
VE an intriguing tool that can be utilized by providers to improve patient care.
Conclusion
This review serves as a way for emergency medicine clinicians to utilize VE in their
practice and provides an insightful literature overview.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 14, 2020
Accepted:
April 8,
2020
Received in revised form:
March 25,
2020
Received:
December 14,
2019
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