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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
Learning about thromboelastography (TEG).
- Tom Fadial
@thame

#Diagnosis #Hematology #Coagulation #Pharmacology #Thromboelastogram #TEG #Interpretation #Thromboelastography #Laboratory
Learning about thromboelastography ... (TEG) ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation ... #Thromboelastography
Recently TEG has emerged as a more integrative approach which explores both clotting factors and cellular
Recently TEG has ... introduction to TEG ... #Diagnosis #Thromboelastography ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation
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
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation ... #Thromboelastography
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Thromboelastography ... trademarked as TEG ... SatyaPatelMD #Thromboelastography ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #interpretation
Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Table JVP, IVC on Ultrasound ... , Passive Leg Raise ... LV Function on Ultrasound ... differentiating #criticalcare
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #thromboelastography ... #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 ... management #schema #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Point of Care Ultrasound ... Challenges: • PASSIVE LEG ... , then raising legs ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare