Thromboelastometric examination on the ICU before elective procedures

In critically ill patients a number of elective procedures with a potential risk of bleeding are performed. In this population, coagulation disorder is frequently observed according to the commonly used laboratory parameters of APTT (activated partial thromboplastin time), INR (international normalized ratio) or platelet count. Thromboelastometric examination (ROTEM) evaluates coagulation of whole blood and thus allows the testing of all components of secondary hemostasis.