Do the viscosity of fibrinogen subfractions and of EDTA denatured fibrinogen differ from that of native fibrinogen?
The viscosity of the main fibrinogen subfractions HMW-, LMW- and LMW-fibrinogen did not differ from that of native fibrinogen, and the use of EDTA as anticoagulant did not significantly affect the viscosity of fibrinogen at 37 degrees C.
The decision was made to implement the revised bathing protocol throughout the entire LTACH hospital stay.