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05/Jun/2017
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082017MD3130
ABSTRACT Severe hemorrhage with necessity of allogeneic blood transfusion is common complication in intensive care unit and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and treatment of bleeding causes becomes essential for the effective control of hemorrhage, rationalizing the use of allogeneic blood components, and in this way, preventing an occurrence of their potential adverse effects. Conventional coagulation tests such as prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time present limitations in predicting bleeding and guiding transfusion therapy in […]
Keywords: Blood transfusion/adverse effects; Goal-directed therapy; Hemorrhage/prevention & control; Hemostatic drugs; Rotational thromboelastometry; Thrombelastography/methods