6 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 ... 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 ... vs Acquired #Bleeding
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Thromboelastography ... Point-of-care anti-coagulation ... routine transfusion algorithms ... deficiency → give platelets ... #Thromboelastogram
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... #Bleeding #Bruising ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... problems with coagulation ... cascade and platelet ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... #Thromboelastography
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
lead to severe bleeding ... hemorrhage, while under-coagulation ... #management #algorithm ... #medications #table