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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
accumulation Maximum Amplitude ... Highest vertical amplitude ... Percentage of amplitude ... after maximum amplitude ... interpretation #diagnosis
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
fibrin formation (amplitude ... clot strength (amplitude ... -MA = maximum amplitude ... -A30 or LY30 = amplitude ... lysis time (s) #Diagnosis
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Variation in pulse amplitude ... parvus (small amplitude ... #Differential #Diagnosis
R Wave Progression - normal chest lead ECG shows an rS-type complex in lead V1 with
in the S wave amplitude ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Cabrini Respiratory Strain Score (CAB-RSS) - Potential Decision Tool for Respiratory Distress in COVID19

** Update 6/11/20:
updated Score here (amplitude ... respiratory-management-intubation-diagnosis-distress-cabrini-covid19 ... - Respiratory amplitude ... Risk #COVID19 #Diagnosis
Motor and Reflex Grading (0-5)

Motor Strength Grading

5	Normal

4	Reduced, moves against resistance

3	Moves against gravity

2	Moves only with elimination of
4 Increased amplitude ... Scoring #Grades #Diagnosis
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
to reach 20 mm amplitude ... deviation • Maximum Amplitude ... Decrease in curve amplitude ... Interpretation #diagnosis
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia - ECG Diagnosis
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases with expiration.
Arrhythmia - ECG Diagnosis ... increases, the P wave amplitude ... decreases, the P wave amplitude ... Arrhythmia #cardiology #diagnosis
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
increases, the P wave amplitude ... decreases, the P wave amplitude ... Arrhythmia #cardiology #diagnosis
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
defined by an amplitude ... • MA - maximum amplitude ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis