Thromboelastometry profile in critically ill patients: A single-center, retrospective, observational study.

Background: Transfusion therapy is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs. Conventional coagulation tests (CCT) are weak bleeding predictors, poorly reflecting coagulation in vivo. Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) provides early identification of coagulation disorders and can guide transfusion therapy by goals, reducing blood components transfusion.

Implementation of vertical clinical pharmacist service on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized medical patients.

Objective: To describe the vertical clinical pharmacist service's interventions in prevention of venous thromboembolism.

Methods: This prospective study was done at a private hospital. From January to May 2012, the clinical pharmacist evaluated medical patients without prophylaxis for thromboembolism.