Thromboelastography-Based Transfusion Algorithm Reduces Blood Product Use after Elective CABG: A Prospective Randomized Study

Abstract

Our results show that routine use of a kTEG-guided algorithm reduces the consumption of blood products in patients undergoing elective CABG. Adopting such an algorithm into routine management of these patients may help to improve clinical outcome and reduce the potential risks of transfusion-related complications and total costs after CABG.