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ArticleJournal of personalized medicine2024

Prognostic Role of Initial Thromboelastography in Emergency Department Patients with Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage: Association with Massive Transfusion.

Sang Min Kim, Chang Hwan Sohn, Hyojeong Kwon, Seung Mok Ryoo, Shin Ahn, Dong Woo Seo, Won Young Kim

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Sang Min KimDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Chang Hwan SohnDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Hyojeong KwonDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Seung Mok RyooDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Shin AhnDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Dong Woo SeoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
Won Young KimDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05519, Republic of Korea.
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Abstract

backgroundThe early prediction of the need for massive transfusions (MTs) and the preparation of blood products are essential for managing patients with primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Thromboelastography (TEG) enables a thorough evaluation of coagulation status and is useful for guiding the treatment of hemorrhagic events in various diseases. We investigated the role of TEG in predicting the need for MT in patients with primary PPH.

methodsA retrospective observational study was conducted in the emergency department (ED) of a university-affiliated, tertiary referral center between November 2015 and August 2023. TEG was performed upon admission. We defined MT as the requirement for transfusion of more than 10 units of packed red blood cells within the first 24 h. The primary outcome was the need for MT.

resultsAmong the 184 patients with initial TEG, 34 (18.5%) required MT. Except for lysis after 30 min, the MT and non-MT groups had significantly different TEG values. Based on multivariate analysis, an angle < 60 was an independent predictor of MT (odds ratio (OR) 7.769; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.736-22.062), along with lactate (OR, 1.674; 95% CI, 1.218-2.300) and shock index > 0.9 (OR, 4.638; 95% CI, 1.784-12.056). Alpha angle < 60 degrees indicated the need for MT with 73.5% sensitivity, 72.0% specificity, and 92.3% negative predictive value.

conclusionsPoint-of-care testing of TEG has the potential to be a useful tool in accurately predicting the necessity for MT in ED patients with primary PPH at an early stage.

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blood transfusionpostpartum hemorrhagethromboelastography

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