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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Evaluation and Management ... of Transfusion Reactions ... #Transfusion #Reactions ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
Thromboelastogram ... Interpretation Reaction ... rishikumarmd #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis ... #coagulation #hematology
Thromboelastography (TEG) based therapy and Management

If r time prolonged -> FFP
If MA low -> plts/cryoprecipitate (if
based therapy and Management ... Thromboelastography #TEG #Management ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Thromboelastogram
Transfusion Reactions - Summary Cheatsheet
 • Hemolytic Reaction
 • Febrile Reactions
 • Transfusion Related Acute Lung
Transfusion Reactions ... Cheatsheet • Hemolytic Reaction ... • Febrile Reactions ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #complications
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... propagation -R value = reaction ... lysis time (s) #Diagnosis ... #Hematology #Coagulation ... #Thromboelastogram
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
numbers • R - reaction ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Hematology #Interpretation
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
allergy, drug reaction ... organ-specific signs ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... Symptomatic anemia Diagnosis ... Aplastic #Anemia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation
 • R-time (R) - Time to first deviation from baseline
 • K-time (K)
Thromboelastogram ... at 30 minutes #Thromboelastogram ... Interpretation #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion Reactions ... common immune reaction ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology ... #reactions