Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM): Applications in Anesthesia (.5 Class A CE)

Tuesday, August 13

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Toronto, Ballroom Level, West Tower

Speaker(s)

Jamie Cieslak, BSN, RN, SRNA

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Duke University Nurse Anesthesia Program
Durham, NC
Amy Selmer, BSN, RN, SRNA

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Duke Univeristy Nurse Anesthesia Program
Durham, North Carolina

Viscoelastic tests of hemostasis have been developed to provide a comprehensive view of patient coagulation status in real-time. These tests are more commonly known as Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM). This presentation will review how these tests work and how to interpret ROTEM results. Current evidence will be presented regarding the use of TEG and ROTEM-guided transfusion therapy on transfusion requirements and patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) tests provide clinically useful information on clot formation and dissolution.
Understand Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) results.
Identify evidence pertaining to patient outcomes utilizing Thromboelastography (TEG) and Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) compared to traditional coagulation studies.