Open AccessA comparison between the TEG 6s and TEG 5000 analyzers to assess coagulation in trauma patients
Author(s) -
Matthew D. Neal,
Ernest E. Moore,
Mark Walsh,
Scott Thomas,
Rachael A. Callcut,
Lucy Z. Kornblith,
Martin A. Schreiber,
Akpofure Peter Ekeh,
Adam J. Singer,
Lawrence Lottenberg,
Michael L. Foreman,
Susan Evans,
Robert D. Winfield,
Michael D. Goodman,
Carl Freeman,
David Milia,
Noelle Saillant,
Jan Hartmann,
Hardean E. Achneck
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of trauma and acute care surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.25
H-Index - 187
eISSN - 2163-0763
pISSN - 2163-0755
DOI - 10.1097/ta.0000000000002545
Subject(s) - medicine , thromboelastography , thrombelastography , resuscitation , coagulopathy , anesthesia , repeatability , surgery , coagulation , chemistry , chromatography
Trauma-induced coagulopathy is a major driver of mortality following severe injury. Viscoelastic goal-directed resuscitation can reduce mortality after injury. The TEG 5000 system is widely used for viscoelastic testing. However, the TEG 6s system incorporates newer technology, with encouraging results in cardiovascular interventions. The purpose of this study was to validate the TEG 6s system for use in trauma patients.