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TEG-Guided Resuscitation of Patients with Cirrhosis and Non-Variceal Bleeding

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A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis

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Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis Definition: Hemoptysis is expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract; ranges from mild with small streaks of blood to cardiopulmonary compromise (1-5). Massive hemoptysis: no clear definition, ranges from 50 mL in a single expectoration to 100 mL in 24 hours to over 1 L in 48 hours. microg/kg IV.

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