TEG Flashcards
1
Q
R time
A
time to initial clot formation, representing intrinsic pathway factor function; prolonged with problems with coagulation factors; txt is FFP
2
Q
K time
A
time until clot reaches a fixed strength, representing thrombin and fibrin formation; problem with fibrinogen; txt is cryoprecipitate
3
Q
Alpha angle
A
speed of fibrin accumulation, representing thrombin and fibrin formation; problem with fibrinogen; txt is cryoprecipitate
4
Q
MA
A
strength of the clot, a reflection of platelet number and function; problem with platelets; txt with platelets and/or DDAVP
5
Q
LY30
A
% of amplitude reduction 30 min after MA; excess fibrinolysis; txt with antifibrinolytics (TXA, ACA)