Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K value:
 - Time to achieve 20 mm clot on assay representing thrombin-platelet interaction
 - Treatment: Cryoprecipitate, Fibrinogen
α-angle:
 - Rate at which fibrin cross-linking occurs
 - Treatment: Cryoprecipitate, Fibrinogen
Maximum Amplitude (MA):
 - Maximum strength of clot
 - Treatment: Platelets, DDAVP
LY-30:
 - Degradation of clot 30 minutes after MA/MCF
 - Treatment: TXA, Amicar

- Dr. Rishi Kumar @rishikumarmd

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