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Ankle XRays - Ankle Fractures, Things to Consider

by Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards 

#Ankle #XRays #Interpretation #Guide
Ankle XRays - Ankle ... drsarahedwards #Ankle ... #XRays #Interpretation ... #Guide #Tutorial
REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... strength Alpha angle ... amplitude of the TEG ... #hematology #interpretation
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram Interpretation ... Fibrinogen α-angle ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation
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%
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Invasive Aspergillus ... and Management Aspergillus ... immunosuppression (eg ... neutropenia (performs best ... hyphae, acute angle
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 ... @nickmmark #TEG ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
use: Candida, Aspergillus ... Mucormycosis • Neg ... formulations (eg ... constituent of Aspergillus ... the use of this test
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
from start of test ... amplification -alpha = angle ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Normal #Interpretation
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
rise with Passive Leg ... Raise test # ... Patterns #Waveform #Interpretation
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... (α) - Angle baseline ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... thromboelastography #Interpretation