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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
Morphology of Primary Skin Lesions - Description Algorithm
Primary Skin Lesion - Initial lesion not altered by
Skin Lesions - ... Skin Lesion - Initial ... Fluid-Filled • No Deep Component ... vs Deep Component ... Description #Algorithm #dermatology
Primary Dermatological Lesions
Primary lesions are physical changes in the skin considered to be caused directly by
Primary Dermatological ... Lesions Primary ... tag E. ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin #Primary
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... compromising outcomes (primarily ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #interpretation ... #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
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Purpura, ischemic skin ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... with GCA or as primary ... Rash, arthritis Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
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
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Lacrimal swelling • Skin ... Vaginal dryness • Primary ... ab (specific in primary ... Nephrogenic DI Hematologic ... #Diagnosis #Management