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Learning about thromboelastography (TEG).
- Tom Fadial
@thame

#Diagnosis #Hematology #Coagulation #Pharmacology #Thromboelastogram #TEG #Interpretation #Thromboelastography #Laboratory
(TEG) ... Diagnosis #Hematology #Coagulation ... #Pharmacology #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #Interpretation ... #Thromboelastography
Diagram demonstrating TEG (thromboelastography) variables as they relate to the coagulation cascade.

Dr. Wells Brambl @DoctorWellsMD

#TEG #thromboelastography
demonstrating TEG ... (thromboelastography ... DoctorWellsMD #TEG ... #thromboelastography ... #thromboelastogram
Thromboelastography (TEG) based therapy and Management

If r time prolonged -> FFP
If MA low -> plts/cryoprecipitate (if
Thromboelastography ... (TEG) based therapy ... < 50 - > platelet ... #TEG #Management ... Diagnosis #Hematology #Thromboelastogram
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
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Thromboelastogram ... - Treatment: Platelets ... #TEG #Interpretation ... #Thromboelastography ... #diagnosis #coagulation
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Thromboelastography ... trademarked as TEG ... Point-of-care anti-coagulation ... routine transfusion algorithms ... #Thromboelastogram
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... (TEG) General ... problems with coagulation ... cascade and platelet ... #Thromboelastogram
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
lactate, FBC, U&Es, coagulation ... cultures if possible (eg ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
U&E, CK, FBC, coagulation ... cryoprecipitate, platelets ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup