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EAST Traumacast logo EAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Hematology I - #6
03/28/2025

Join Dr. Lauren Craugh with expert guests Dr. Brian Yorkgitis and Dr. Linda Schutzman. This is the sixth episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST, AAST, and AAST-AMC. During this episode Massive Transfusion and ABC Score, Thromboelastography, and Thromboembolic Prophylaxis will be discussed. 

Content preparation:  Lauren Craugh, MD
Content reviewer: Linda Schutzman, MD
Moderator: Lauren Craugh, MD
Expert Guests: Brian Yorkgitis, DO, FACS & Linda Schutzman, MD

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Blood Component Therapy, Massive Transfusion, and Whole Blood
  • ABC Score
  • TEG/ROTEM 
  • Thromboembolic Prophylaxis (Heparin, LMWH, Aspirin)

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