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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
) Interpretation ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components ... #thromboelastography ... #anticoagulation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... (TEG) General ... @nickmmark #TEG ... #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
fibrinogen level and/or thromboelastography ... (TEG) Normal or ... low or normal on thromboelastography ... R-time prolonged on thromboelastography ... #COVID19 #management
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... #thromboelastography ... #Interpretation ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... Anticoagulation ... medical and surgical management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
Orthopedic Dressing ... exudate & harmful components ... degree) burn DFU, leg ... Disadvantages: Allergy #Orthopedics ... Dressings #Materials #management