Fig. 1
From: Retrospective study assessing outcomes in cardiac surgery after implementation of Quantra
Quantra Treatment Guide
Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Quantra treatment guide utilized in cardiac surgical cases in the post-Quantra group. ACT: activated clotting time; CS: clot stiffness; CT: clot time; CTH: clot time with heparinase; CTR: Clot Time Ratio; DDAVP: desmopressin; FCS: fibrinogen contribution to clot stiffness; ICU: intensive care unit; ml: milliliter; PCS: platelet contribution to clot stiffness; Q1: baseline sample drawn in the operating room; Q2: sample taken while patient on cardiopulmonary bypass and body temperature at 35–37 degrees prior to cross clamp release; Q3: sample taken post protamine administration and after acute normovolemic hemodilution; Q4: Sampling done postoperatively; VET: viscoelastic testing