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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation ... Highest vertical amplitude ... Percentage of amplitude ... after maximum amplitude ... TEG #hematology #interpretation
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation ... to reach 20 mm amplitude ... deviation • Maximum Amplitude ... Decrease in curve amplitude ... thromboelastography #Interpretation
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 ... #TEG #Normal #Interpretation
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... Fibrinogen Maximum Amplitude ... Thromboelastogram #TEG #Interpretation
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
cryoprecipitate MA (maximum amplitude ... Highest vertical amplitude ... minutes) • % of amplitude ... Thromboelastogram #TEG #interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
defined by an amplitude ... • MA - maximum amplitude ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
& ICP waveform interpretation ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... C WAVES - low amplitude ... ICP #waveform #interpretation
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... normal variant), Amplitude ... AmyChung #EKG #Interpretation
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
increase in waveform amplitude ... #Capnography #interpretation
Interpretation of Hepatitis B Serologies 
HBsAg - HBcAb (total) - HBcAb (IgM) - HBsAb
Susceptible to HBV
Immune
Interpretation of ... diagnosis #hepatology #interpreation