Use of ROTEM for Multi-level Spine Surgery

Completed

Conditions studied: Coagulation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to obtain coagulation profiles of patients undergoing multi-level spine surgeries with ROTEM® and routine coagulation tests. The investigators will compare the data from ROTEM® and routine coagulation tests with each other and with blood loss and transfusion therapies used.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00839995

Run by

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

People needed

41

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-03-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing elective open spine (cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar) surgery with anticipated blood loss of > 1 L
• Males and females
• Age 18 to 100 years of age
• ASA physical status 1 to 3
• Arterial line indicated for the intraoperative management of the patient and in place prior to incision
• Informed consent obtained

You may not qualify if…

• Known pre-existing hemostatic abnormality
• Known clopidogrel use within 10 days prior to surgery
• Known warfarin use within 5 days prior to surgery
• Known pregnancy
• Has physical, mental, or medical conditions which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could compromise the subject's welfare, ability to communicate with the study staff, complete study activities, or would otherwise contraindicate study participation.
• Inclusion in another clinical research study
• An investigator of this study
• Subject's refusal or inability to agree to and sign the Informed Consent form in English

Where it is running

• Weill Cornell Medical College — New York, New York, United States

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