Journal of Blood & Lymph

Perioperative Application of Point-of-Care Test for Blood Viscoelasticity

Abstract

Jiazhen Dai and Lin Su*

Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) of blood viscoelasticity provides accurate and timely insights into patients' coagulation status. It can monitor the effects of preoperative antithrombotic drugs on coagulation, aiding in the selection of optimal surgical timing. Additionally, POCT helps analyze intraoperative bleeding causes and guides blood product transfusions. It is also useful for assessing postoperative thromboembolism risk and determining the need for prophylactic anticoagulation. This article discusses the principles and clinical applications of commonly used POCTs for blood viscoelasticity.