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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
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
Syndrome vs SJS/TEN ... Tubulointerstitial nephritis • Skin ... Prerenal azotemia • Skin ... #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Severe Drug Rashes - Comparison - DRESS | SJS/TEN | AGEP | Erythroderma

DRESS 
 - Onset:
- DRESS | SJS/TEN ... target lesions SJS/TEN ... >90% of total skin ... Rashes #Comparison #TABLE ... #Erythroderma #Dermatology
Autoantibodies and their Disease Associations
ANA - Non-specific; common in SLE, autoimmune hepatitis
Anti-CCP, Rheumatoid factor - RA
Anti-dsDNA
, Anti-gp210 - Primary ... transglutaminase (TTG ... diseases #diagnosis #table ... #rheumatology #
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
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 ... wound #comparison #table