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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components ... #thromboelastography
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Summary
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... (TEG) General ... cascade and platelet function ... #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... (restrictive component ... #Function #Test ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
for kinks, Nebs, Suction ... BS, CXR, Bowel reg ... - Next Steps: Bag ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis ... #management #pulmonary
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Echocardiography (TTE +/- TEE ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... enlargement despite ABX ... worsening valve function ... #criticalcare #diagnosis