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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
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Used Diagnostic Tests ... transglutaminase (tTG ... transglutaminase (tTG ... borderline results for tTG ... or specific as tTG
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
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... every 7 days until maximum ... every 7 days until maximum ... #pharmacology #algorithm
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
A positive test ... test (Fajersztajn ... ’s test) involves ... in a positive test ... This test is 90%
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
from start of test ... -TMA = time to maximum ... amplitude(s) -MA = maximum ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... Age months - Maximum ... Pediatric #UTI #Algorithm
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Cost - Cost per test ... etiology of syncope Tests ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... Cardiac stress test