Several TEG parameters, such as Split Point (SP), Reaction time (R), Clot formation time (K), Alpha Angle (α), and Maximum Amplitude (MA), were analyzed as previously described [13 (link)]. Briefly, samples of whole blood were collected into heparin-rinsed tubes 48 h after CLP. From each sample, 340 µl was taken and added to a heparinase-coated tube. Thromboelasto-graphy using the TEG® 5000 Thrombelastograph® Hemostasis Analyzer System (Haemonetics Corpo-ration, Braintree, MA) was performed according to manufacturer’s instructions.