21 results
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
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
of Dysphagia - Differential ... Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia, EG ... mass, enlarged aorta ... Esophageal #Dysphagia #Differential
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg ... POCUS An 80yo ... presented with right leg ... Resolution: Abdominal aorta ... Popliteal #Aneurysm #Leg
►
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... risk factors (eg ... hypertension (eg ... hypertension (eg ... Coarctation of aorta
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... cryoprecipitate prn • TEG ... unresponsive to usual treatment ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Differential
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Catheterization – Use and Interpretation ... cardiogenic shock (eg ... #NormalValues #Differential
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis and Treatment ... The differential ... patient weight (eg ... Hypernatremia #Differential
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
• Cell wall component ... Mucormycosis • Neg ... formulations (eg ... in BAL does not differentiate