24 results
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
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Thromboelastogram ... representing thrombin-platelet ... - Treatment: Platelets ... rishikumarmd #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis #coagulation
Thromboelastography (TEG) based therapy and Management

If r time prolonged -> FFP
If MA low -> plts/cryoprecipitate (if
based therapy and Management ... cryoprecipitate If platelets ... < 50 - > platelet ... Thromboelastography #TEG #Management ... Diagnosis #Hematology #Thromboelastogram
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vs Acquired • Platelet ... Qualitative • Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... • Vasculitis Coagulation ... deficiencies Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Blood Product Components, Contents, Volume and Shelf Life

Whole blood (autologous or directed donations) - RBC and
WBC and platelets ... Hct 60% Platelet ... pheresis - Platelets ... proteins, all coagulation ... Volume #Hematology #Management
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 ... amplitude • If ↓ → platelet ... deficiency → give platelets ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
presents with coagulation ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
presents with coagulation ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... diagnosis #table #comparison
Management of Supratherapeutic INR and Complications of Anti-Coagulation #Management #Supratherapeutic #INR #Bleeding #Algorithm #Ddxof
Management of Supratherapeutic ... Complications of Anti-Coagulation ... #Management #Supratherapeutic ... INR #Bleeding #Algorithm
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 ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management