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Diagram demonstrating TEG (thromboelastography) variables as they relate to the coagulation cascade.

Dr. Wells Brambl @DoctorWellsMD

#TEG #thromboelastography
demonstrating TEG (thromboelastography ... the coagulation cascade ... #thromboelastogram ... #coagulation #cascade ... #anticoagulation
REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram ... amplitude #thromboelastogram ... interpretation #diagnosis #components ... #thromboelastography ... #anticoagulation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY ... with coagulation cascade ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... #Thromboelastography
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
approach to empiric anticoagulation ... fibrinogen level and/or thromboelastography ... low or normal on thromboelastography ... R-time prolonged on thromboelastography ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
Thromboelastography ... routine transfusion algorithms ... SatyaPatelMD #Thromboelastography ... #Thromboelastogram
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Anticoagulation