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Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... to achieve 20 mm ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... thromboelasticity (in mm ... amplitude of 2 mm ... @nickmmark #TEG ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... tracing to reach 20 mm ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... thromboelastography #Interpretation
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
maximum amplitude (mm ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Normal #Interpretation
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
100 - Consider TEG ... syndrome: - Seen in MM ... denosumab, steroids, dialysis