Regulation of coagulation abnormalities and temperature in organ donors.
The 3 most common reasons for abnormal coagulation of blood in organ donors result from prior medications, consumption or dilution of coagulation factors and platelets during massive transfusion, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Evaluation and treatment of these conditions are reviewed, and recommendations are provided for ordering appropriate laboratory tests and blood bank products.
Powner
D J
DJ
Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland, Vt., USA.
Reich
H S
HS
D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000502:physiology*; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001831:Body Temperature / Q000502:physiology*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D014019:Tissue Donors