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[Update on point-of-care-based coagulation treatment : Systems, reagents, device-specific treatment algorithms]
Felix C F Schmitt1, Herbert Schöchl2,3, Kathrin Brün4
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland. felix.schmitt@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Abstract:
Viscoelastic test (VET) procedures suitable for point-of-care (POC) testing are in widespread clinical use. Due to the expanded range of available devices and in particular due to the development of new test approaches and methods, the authors believe that an update of the current treatment algorithms is necessary. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the currently available VET devices and the associated reagents. In addition, two treatment algorithms for the VET devices most commonly used in German-speaking countries are presented.
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