Does point of care prothrombin time measurement reduce the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma in patients undergoing major surgery? The POC-OP randomized-controlled trial

Does point of care prothrombin time measurement reduce the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma in patients undergoing major surgery? The POC-OP randomized-controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bleeding is a frequent complication during surgery. The intraoperative administration of blood products, including packed red blood cells, platelets and fresh frozen plasma (FFP), is often live saving. Complications of blood transfus...

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Main Authors: Alberio Lorenzo, Luyet Cedric, Staub Lukas P, Jüni Peter, Theiler Lorenz, Trelle Sven, Urwyler Natalie, Stricker Kay, Greif Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/10/1/107

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