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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram ... (TEG) Interpretation ... #thromboelastogram ... #TEG #hematology ... #interpretation
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram ... Interpretation ... Fibrinogen Maximum Amplitude ... #TEG #Interpretation ... #coagulation #hematology
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... clot strength (amplitude ... ) #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Coagulation #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #Normal #Interpretation
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram ... (TEG) Interpretation ... at 30 minutes #Thromboelastogram ... thromboelastography #Interpretation ... diagnosis #management #hematology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... defined by an amplitude ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
routine transfusion algorithms ... Highest vertical amplitude ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation ... #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disordered Platelet Function ... Rare • Drugs (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... < 120 ms = AV junction ... normal variant), Amplitude ... #Interpretation ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... - Normal Liver Function ... Abnormal Liver Function ... #Causes #Hematology