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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation ... thromboelastogram #TEG #hematology ... #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components ... #thromboelastography
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... Thromboelastogram #Thromboelastography ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Thromboelastography ... routine transfusion algorithms ... SatyaPatelMD #Thromboelastography ... Thromboelastogram #TEG #interpretation ... #hematology
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG #thromboelastography ... #Interpretation ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #coagulopathy
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Monoclonal Protein/M Component ... Alpha & Mu) Skin ... myeloma↑VEGF+M component ... thrombosis+Pulm HTN+skin ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... Muscular: normal CK ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Morphology of Primary Skin Lesions - Description Algorithm
Primary Skin Lesion - Initial lesion not altered by
Morphology of Primary Skin ... - Description Algorithm ... Primary Skin Lesion ... vs Deep Component ... #dermatology
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... trimmed • For dry skin ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... pruritus • Hematologic ... Dove sensitive skin ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD