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In massive transfusion protocol from suspected hemorrhage, is it worth obtaining a TEG to guide transfusion?

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Hematology · University of Rochester Cancer Center

There really is no evidence (except expert opinion) on massive transfusion protocols and outcomes. There are a few trials showing that TEG or other viscoelastic tests reduce transfusion and even improve survival or other important outcomes in hemorrhage. So given the choice, if rapid point of care T...

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