6 results
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
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
presents with coagulation ... defects. 1) HELLP ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... Pregnancy #TTPHUS #HELLP ... AFLP #Obstetrics #OBGyn
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 Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
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
Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
Algorithm for the ... intravascular coagulation ... ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; HELLP ... enzymes, and low platelet