Rapid point-of-care detection and classification of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) with the TEG® 6s: implications for trauma and acute care surgery

AbstractBackgroundThe trauma patient on direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) therapy pre-injury presents a challenge in trauma and acute care surgery. Our understanding of these patients is extrapolated from vitamin K antagonists. However, DOACs have different mechanisms of action, effects on laboratory