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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... amplitude of the TEG ... thromboelastogram #TEG ... #diagnosis #components ... thromboelastography #anticoagulation
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... fibrin clot - Treatment ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... #Differential #diagnosis
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
tube ❹ Rapid diagnosis ... pericardiocentesis kit (eg ... • Diagnostic ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
remember to tailor treatment ... known drug causes (eg ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
100 - Consider TEG ... stenting - Consider anticoagulation ... → no immediate treatment ... after CRS) - Treatment ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Look for tripod fracture
 • Find the zygoma and fan out
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation ... Checklist 1. ... on the odontoid peg ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #checklist
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... & contributory components ... corticosteroid (eg ... PG secondary treatment