S4 Ep. 3: Bad blood, part 1 (ROTEM)

Today, we're talking about ROTEM or rotational thromboelastometry.

We start with a brief explanation of how ROTEM works, the parameters used to assess ROTEM temograms, and the different assays performed during a ROTEM test.

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Resources for today's episode:

Coagulation cascade - a short video to assist in explaining the extrinsic, intrinsic and common pathways:
Coagulation cascade animation by Thrombosis Adviser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3a__OOa2M

ROTEM e-learning modules via the ROTEM website (note: you must apply for a login):
https://learning.rotem.de/en/

ROTEM product information and interpretation instructions with case examples:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/odessa/internal/documents/ttim-manual/ROTEM_Analysis.pdf  

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