6. Thromboelastography Flashcards
TF function
converts F7 to F7a
F7a function
converts F10 to F 10a
F10a function
generates thrombin
thrombin function
activates more plts and more factors to amplify clotting
incr plt SA =
incr binding
incr clotting
thrombin activates
plts
Factor 5
Factor 9
thrombin convert
fibrinogen to fibrin to reinforce the clot
tPA function
converts plasminogen to plasmin
plasmin function
breaks clot apart
thromboelastography
“recording the ability of a thrombus to change”
thrombus
ability to change
record
what blood is used for TEG
whole blood
what tube is needed for TEG
blue top
how long TEG results
15-45 mins
R time
time to beginning of start of clot formation
normal R time
5-10 mins
prolonged R time indicates
clotting factor deficiency
prolonged R time treatment
FFP
kinetics time
- end of R to where clot reaches 20 mm
- time to clot forming a fixed strength
kinetics time normal
1-3 mins
prolonged kinetics time
fibrinogen deficiency