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Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... - Treatment: Platelets ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis #coagulation
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... Point-of-care anti-coagulation ... routine transfusion algorithms ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... problems with coagulation ... cascade and platelet ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Findings in DIC: • Platelet ... Thrombocytopenia - Platelet ... Treat primary cause ... #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal platelet ... Complete blood count coagulation ... #Causes #dermatology
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
lactate, FBC, U&Es, coagulation ... devices could have caused ... cultures if possible (eg ... Discuss ongoing management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
Algorithm for the ... outpatient management ... intravascular coagulation ... enzymes, and low platelet ... #Diagnosis #Management
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Procedure Risks and Platelet ... , Argon plasma coagulation ... Cystgastrostomy, PEG ... Aguila @enrrikke #Platelet ... thresholds #targets #management
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
Guidelines for Crises ... other, more common causes ... U&E, CK, FBC, coagulation ... cryoprecipitate, platelets ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management