During ECMO what is the primary test for anticoagulation measurement at the bedside?

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Unlike some of the optional parameters monitored during ECMO support, monitoring of anticoagulation parameters on a routine basis is essential. The activated clotting time (ACT) is most often used as the primary test for anticoagulation at the bedside. The ACT is a low-cost point of care test that gives a quick assessment of anticoagulation.

During ECMO What Is the Primary Test for Anticoagulation Measurement