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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... accumulation Maximum ... TEG Lysis at 30 ... 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
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... • The resistance ... mass of the clot ... curve at K • MA - maximum ... @nickmmark #TEG
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
should sit in the ... lunate ("tea cup ... sit in lunate "tea ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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every 7 days until maximum ... Initiate at half the ... upwards to half of maximum ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
parameters represent the ... 3 phases of the ... -TMA = time to maximum ... amplitude(s) -MA = maximum ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
portion of bone from the ... Externally Rotated Leg ... • Shortened leg ... down affected leg ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Independent: • Tea ... - The Curbsiders ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
patient prone, the ... degrees while the ... other leg is fully ... leg, while applying ... clinical #video #orthopedics