Thromboelastography Guided Blood Product Transfusion for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Cirrhosis

A Pilot Study of Thromboelastography Guided Blood Product Transfusion for Patient With Cirrhosis and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare resuscitation strategies in patients with cirrhosis and gastrointestinal bleeding. The main question it aims to answer is whether thromboelastography guided resuscitation decreased the amount of fresh frozen plasma patients receive. Patients will receive blood products guided by thromboelastography in the intervention group. Researchers will compare the patients who undergo thromboelastography guided resuscitation to those who receive usual care to see which strategy leads to the use of less blood products, specifically less fresh frozen plasma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient aged 18 years or older
• Octreotide order placed for the indication of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• None