Evaluation of hemostasis by the clot signature analyzer: A potentially valuable device for the anesthesiologist

Authors
Haddadin, AS Ayoub, CM Sevarino, FB Rinder, CS
Citation
As. Haddadin et al., Evaluation of hemostasis by the clot signature analyzer: A potentially valuable device for the anesthesiologist, J CLIN M C, 15(2), 1999, pp. 125-129
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MONITORING AND COMPUTING
ISSN journal
13871307 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
125 - 129
Database
ISI
SICI code
1387-1307(199902)15:2<125:EOHBTC>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Rapid detection of hemostatic defects presents a challenge for the anesthes iologist who must balance anesthetic and surgical considerations for mainta ining adequate platelet and coagulant factors, while keeping allogenic bloo d exposure to a minimum. The Clot Signature Analyzer(R), a point-of-care de vice capable of rapid response and easy interpretation is described here. I ts applicability in two obstetrical patients with platelet dysfunction is d iscusssed.