Is intraoperative thromboelastometry associated with reduced transfusion prevalence in pediatric cardiac surgery?
The results suggest that routine use of intraoperative thromboelastometry in pediatric cardiac surgery to guide transfusions is associated with a reduced proportion of patients receiving transfusions and an altered transfusion pattern.
Stim-Tg1 is a reliable marker with a high NPV. A second stimulation test should be avoided in patients with negative Stim-Tg1. In patients with biochemical persistence, Stim-Tg2 is useful for confirming/ruling out final status. Neck US plays a valuable role in the early diagnosis of recurrence.