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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... accumulation Maximum ... amplitude of the TEG ... minutes after maximum ... thromboelastogram #TEG
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Cryoprecipitate, Fibrinogen Maximum ... Amplitude (MA): - Maximum ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... routine transfusion algorithms ... cryoprecipitate MA (maximum ... minutes after its maximum ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Sleep Deprivation (Eg ... Apnea • Restless Legs ... Neurologic Disorders (Eg ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... curve at K • MA - maximum ... @nickmmark #TEG
Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Symptoms of DVT (leg ... AcutePE #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... such as arms or legs ... mg weekly to a maximum ... weekly up to a maximum ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... - SEMS • PEG ... IMM • Consider PEG ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... Disease #Management #Algorithm
Varicose Veins: Dilated superficial veins of the leg.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog of Clinical Images

#Clinical
superficial veins of the leg ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Legs #Varicose
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
-TMA = time to maximum ... amplitude(s) -MA = maximum ... Thromboelastogram #TEG