Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Blood products are a limited resource. A number of studies have shown that the use of thromboelastography (TEG) may reduce the need for blood transfusions. The analysis can be used in acute situations in patients with massive haemorrhage as a guide to transfusion therapy. Use of TEG may play an important role in targeting transfusion therapy.