Platelet function analysed by ROTEM platelet in cardiac surgery after cardiopulmonary bypass and platelet transfusion

Abstract

ROTEM platelet with thrombin activation, TRAP-tem, improved significantly, indicating that platelet transfusion may reverse cardiopulmonary bypass-induced platelet dysfunction. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether TRAP-tem can be a valuable analysis regarding indications for transfusion of platelets after extensive cardiac surgery.