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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 ... thromboelastogram #TEG ... #diagnosis #components
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... fibrin clot - Treatment ... interaction - Treatment ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation
Myocysticercosis on Leg X-Ray

Cysticercus larva in the muscles appear like rice grain calcifications.

Consumption of contaminated food
Myocysticercosis on Leg ... They can settle ... Myocysticercosis #Leg ... XRay #clinical #radiology
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
the stomach • Can ... with <10mmHg) • Can ... during CPR • Can ... rise with Passive Leg ... Patterns #Waveform #Interpretation
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... - SEMS • PEG ... IMM • Consider PEG ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Constipation Management Algorithm ... bowel movements can ... occurr in FC • PEG ... Constipation #Management #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #treatment
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... the morning • Leg ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment
How to Determine a Contaminant vs True Infection 

What is the organism? Most 
common contaminants:
common for coag-neg ... Can check antibiograms ... BCx #Laboratory #Interpretation
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
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD ... PEX: Dyspnea, Leg ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm