Speaker(s): 

Michelle Grant, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Donald Mauney, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the principle of viscoelastic testing and the technologies of thromboelastography (TEG), rotational thromboestastometry (ROTEM) and sonic estimation of elasticity via resonance (SEER).
• Appraise the evidence supporting viscoelastic assays in assessing coagulopathies and managing bleeding for various indications.
• Recognize important considerations prior to implementing technology at your institution.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Matthew Desciak, MD, Mark Karcutskie, MD, William Cooper, CRNA, Lorraine Kuchta and Colleen Lear have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commerical Support for this Session

None.