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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2025; 14(2): 102521
Published online Jun 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i2.102521
Redefining haemostasis: Role of rotational thromboelastometry in critical care settings
Sahil Kataria, Deven Juneja, Omender Singh
Sahil Kataria, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi 110025, India
Deven Juneja, Omender Singh, Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 110017, India
Author contributions: Kataria S and Juneja D performed the majority of the writing, and researched the project; Kataria S prepared the figures and tables and performed data accusation; Singh O provided inputs in writing; All three authors reviewed the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Deven Juneja, Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, 1 Press Enclave Road, New Delhi 110017, India. devenjuneja@gmail.com
Received: October 21, 2024
Revised: January 20, 2025
Accepted: February 8, 2025
Published online: June 9, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Point of care viscoelastic tests like rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) can provide real-time, dynamic information about clot formation and dissolution and prove to be a valuable tool for assessing coagulation in numerous critical care settings. Unlike traditional coagulation tests, ROTEM can provide whole-blood evaluations which may aid the physicians to quickly identify coagulation issues and administer targeted treatments. With emerging technology and increasing clinical experience, new applications may emerge, and ROTEM may become an integral part of modern haemostatic management.