S4 Ep. 3: Bad blood, part 1 (ROTEM)

Today, we're talking about ROTEM or rotational thromboelastometry. We start with a brief explanation of how ROTEM works, the parameters used to assess ROTEM temograms, and the different assays performed during a ROTEM test. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode. Thanks for listening, and happy studying. Resources for today's episode: Coagulation cascade - a short video to assist in explaining the extrinsic, intrinsic and common pathways: Coagulation cascade animation by Thrombosis Adviser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3a__OOa2M ROTEM e-learning modules via the ROTEM website (note: you must apply for a login): https://learning.rotem.de/en/ ROTEM product information and interpretation instructions with case examples: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/odessa/internal/documents/ttim-manual/ROTEM_Analysis.pdf  Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode. Thanks for listening, and happy studying!