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ROTEM
Pronunciation: ROH-tem
Also written as: ROTEM — Rotational Thromboelastometry
Point-of-care viscoelastic testing for coagulation assessment during surgery.
Full Definition
ROTEM (Rotational Thromboelastometry) is a point-of-care diagnostic device that provides real-time assessment of blood coagulation by measuring the viscoelastic properties of clot formation. This technology enables rapid identification of specific coagulation defects during cardiac surgery, allowing for targeted therapy with appropriate blood products or pharmacologic agents rather than empirical transfusion protocols.
Usage
Usage note: Trademark name; distinguish from TEG which is a different viscoelastic testing platform
In Context
- "ROTEM analysis revealed fibrinogen deficiency, prompting targeted cryoprecipitate administration." — Laboratory report
Also known as
thromboelastometry
Don't confuse with
TEG (thromboelastography)
standard coagulation tests