Incidence of Platelet Dysfunction by Thromboelastography–Platelet Mapping in Children Supported with ECMO: A Pilot Retrospective Study

Abstract

We found frequent and severe qualitative platelet dysfunction on TEG(®)-PM testing in children on ECMO. Larger studies are needed to determine if the assessment of qualitative platelet function by TEG(®)-PM can improve prediction of bleeding complications for children on ECMO.