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  • Trauma surgery
  • Critical care medicine
  • Hemostasis and thrombosis diagnostics

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  • Viscoelastic hemostatic assays, including thrombelastography (TEG), are crucial point-of-care tools for managing acute traumatic hemorrhage.
  • Prospective studies support TEG's efficacy in reducing transfusions and mortality compared to conventional tests, yet implementation faces cost-benefit concerns.
  • Academic Level 1 trauma centers are key sites for evaluating and implementing advanced diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the successful clinical implementation of thrombelastography (TEG) at an academic Level 1 trauma institution.
  • To highlight the process of integrating TEG into the management of injured patients.
  • To demonstrate the establishment of a dedicated team for TEG operation and interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • Advocacy by the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery for TEG adoption.
  • Collaboration with the central laboratory for institutional approval and integration.
  • Development of a specialized team for TEG operation, interpretation, validation, and maintenance.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of point-of-care TEG testing within the institution.
  • Establishment of a well-trained team capable of running and interpreting TEG assays.
  • Ongoing utilization of TEG for patient care in acute traumatic hemorrhage management.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical implementation of TEG is feasible and beneficial in high-acuity trauma settings.
  • Overcoming institutional barriers requires dedicated advocacy and team development.
  • Point-of-care viscoelastic hemostatic assays can be effectively integrated into trauma care protocols.