What is thermoelastogram?
a. A specific ECG performed during ECMO
b. The way brain waves are measured during ECMO
c. A method of assessing sedation during ECMO
d. A method of assessing anticoagulation
ANS: D
Thermoelastogram (TEG) is an emerging method of assessing anticoagulation. A small sample of blood is taken from a patient and rotated gently in a specific fashion to imitate sluggish venous flow and activate coagulation. TEG provides comprehensive whole blood hemostasis testing that can help assess bleeding and thrombotic risks, and also monitor antithrombotic therapies.
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