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9099648

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-6-11
pubmed:abstractText
The thromboelastogram (TEG) measures functional defects in coagulation, from fibrin formation through platelet aggregation to fibrinolysis. It is comparable with standard laboratory tests of coagulation; however, it provides additional useful qualitative information. This prospective study documents the TEG findings in 103 neonates: 60 were normal and healthy and provided a reference range; 12 surgical babies had established sepsis, 15 had early sepsis, and 16 were non-septic. TEG abnormalities were detected only in those patients with early and established sepsis. Abnormalities were found in all but 1 of this group of 27 patients (96%), whereas only 16 (59%) had thrombocytopenia, 2 (6%) had leukocytosis, and 6 had leukopenia. The TEG had a sensitivity for sepsis of 96% and a specificity of 96%. This exceeds the values for routine full blood-count parameters and other laboratory indicators of sepsis. It was found to be a simple, quick, and sensitive indicator of early sepsis that enabled the clinicians to manage septic newborns earlier.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0179-0358
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
289-92
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Prediction of neonatal sepsis by thromboelastography.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Natal, P. O. Box 17039, Congella 4013, Natal, South Africa.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article