Table 2.

The Degree of Implementation of the Stepwise Haemostasis Intraoperative Protocol required on completion of 112 CEA.

Step time point	Haemostatic steps	Number of cases reaching this step
Patch completion	Ensure patch haemostasis and meticulous attention to other bleeding points	84 (75%)
After 10 min of light compression and haemostasis not achieved	Protamine given	19 (17%)
20 min post protamine and haemostasis not achieved	1 g Tranexamic acid given	8 (7%)
20 min post tranexamic acid and haemostasis not achieved	Platelet transfusion given	1 (1%)