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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 ... Alpha angle - ... amplitude of the TEG ... thromboelastogram #TEG
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #orthopedics #ankle
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
A positive test ... knee when the angle ... test (Fajersztajn ... ’s test) involves ... This test is 90%
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... palsy, testing the strength ... Froments #Sign #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Fibrinogen α-angle ... ): - Maximum strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

The squeeze test evaluates for a syndesmotic ankle injury. With the foot
Squeeze Test for ... a syndesmotic ankle ... Syndesmotic #Injury #leg ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG ... formation • α - alpha angle ... - the angle tangent ... reflects total clot strength ... @nickmmark #TEG
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
from start of test ... level of clot strength ... amplification -alpha = angle ... represents the ultimate strength ... Thromboelastogram #TEG