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Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
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Thromboelastogram ... Interpretation ... - Treatment: Platelets ... #TEG #Interpretation ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis #coagulation
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
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Bleeding and Bruising ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... vs Acquired • Platelet ... Qualitative • Coagulation
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Causes of Bleeding ... / Bruising - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... #Differential #
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function #testing
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Point-of-care anti-coagulation ... routine transfusion algorithms ... deficiency → give platelets ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Normal PT (INR) - Bleeding ... PT (INR) - No Bleeding ... #PPT #PT #INR #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Hematology #coagulation
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding ... anemia, ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bleeding manifestations 
Petechiae are small, flat, red, discrete areas of skin bleeding that are typically <2
are typical of coagulation ... lowest levels Platelet ... ability to bind platelets ... Measurement of coagulation ... VWF:RCo/VWF:Ag (differentiate
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... Qualitative defect in platelets ... characteristic of a platelet ... inhibitor of a coagulation ... fibrinogen levels, and testing
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
problems with coagulation ... cascade and platelet ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation