Point-of-Care Platelet Function Tests

摘要: Platelets play a key role in primary hemostasis but are also important contributors to pathological thrombotic disorders. Inherited or acquired platelet dysfunction (e.g., cardiac patients on dual antiplatelet therapy) can influence bleeding during surgery. However, the literature, evidence for usefulness of perioperative function monitoring is still sparse. Several point-of-care tests have been developed recently; these be performed whole blood near-patient settings such as operating theaters intensive care units. The potential advantages simplified workflows, rapid turnaround times, and targeted management coagulation ideal analyzer does not exist; every technique has its strengths weaknesses. It therefore understand indications limitations different devices available. In this chapter, we will present five analyzers most widely used today.