8 results
TEG INTERPRETATION MADE EASY WITH WINE GLASSES

#Diagnosis #Pharmacology #Hematology #Coagulation #Thromboelastogram #TEG #Interpretation #WineGlasses #Mnemonic
#Coagulation #Thromboelastogram ... Interpretation #WineGlasses
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
NON-STRUCTURAL CAUSES Coagulopathy ... - Undiagnosed coagulopathy ... PALMCOEIN #Diagnosis #Obstetrics
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
laboratory evidence of coagulopathy ... Management #Algorithm #obstetrics
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
any underlying coagulopathy ... Bleeding #Management #Obstetrics
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
• Pre-existing coagulopathy ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Liver failure with coagulopathy ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram ... at 30 minutes #Thromboelastogram ... management #hematology #coagulopathy
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
prn DIC/occult coagulopathy ... Diagnosis #Management #obstetrics