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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... amplitude of the TEG ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... @nickmmark #TEG ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... redness of the skin ... substantially, usually to TEN ... staphylococcal scalded skin ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... routine transfusion algorithms ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #interpretation ... #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... signs or symptoms (eg ... , skin or esophageal ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #coagulopathy
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
characterized by extensive skin ... Skin involvement ... reaction • SJS/TEN ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
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
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
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
tracts, fragile skin ... macerate, periwound skin ... exudate & harmful components ... degree) burn DFU, leg ... Dressings #Materials #management