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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... reaches a fixed strength ... vertical amplitude of the ... TEG Lysis at 30 ... thromboelastogram #TEG
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... • The resistance ... mass of the clot ... reflects total clot strength ... @nickmmark #TEG
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
): - Maximum strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
trademarked as TEG ... representation of the ... routine transfusion algorithms ... reaches a fixed strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
leg with the knee ... leg. ... of the leg is between ... The crossed straight-leg-raising ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
parameters represent the ... 3 phases of the ... level of clot strength ... ultimate strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Hemiplegic Gait 

With a hemiplegic gait there is impaired natural swinging at the hip and knee
and knee with leg ... The pelvis is often ... tilted upward on the ... leg moves forward ... Gait #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Dorsiflexion of the ... great toe with ... withdrawal of the ... leg, on plantar ... Babinski #Sign #PhysicalExam
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Weaning from the ... Ventilator - Algorithm ... effusions • Improve strength ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis - Physical Exam Maneuvers
 • Sustained lateral gaze for seconds to elicit
ptosis • Lifting the ... eyelid will cause the ... eyelid closure strength ... respiratory muscle strength ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam