Tag: Recothrom

Thrombin, a critical protein for blood clotting, has been used as a topical hemostatic agent in surgery for decades. While the generic term 'thrombin' is common, brand names for thrombin injections—more accurately, topical agents—include **Recothrom** and **Thrombin-JMI**, depending on their source. This article explores these different types and their uses in medicine.

In a large cohort study, 11.6% of patients experienced a major bleeding event within 30 days after noncardiac surgery. To manage this, surgeons often ask, **what is Recothrom used for?** It's a key tool for achieving hemostasis when standard surgical techniques are not enough.