3 results
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
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initiation of fibrin clot ... achieve 20 mm clot ... Maximum strength of clot ... Degradation of clot ... #coagulation #hematology
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
What's the diagnosis ... Thrombus in transit ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... McConnells #Sign #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #Thrombus #Clots
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... • Increased thrombin ... • Subcutaneous dissecting ... significant fibrin clot ... #diagnosis #causes