TEG Flashcards

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R time

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time to initial clot formation, representing intrinsic pathway factor function; prolonged with problems with coagulation factors; txt is FFP

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K time

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time until clot reaches a fixed strength, representing thrombin and fibrin formation; problem with fibrinogen; txt is cryoprecipitate

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Alpha angle

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speed of fibrin accumulation, representing thrombin and fibrin formation; problem with fibrinogen; txt is cryoprecipitate

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MA

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strength of the clot, a reflection of platelet number and function; problem with platelets; txt with platelets and/or DDAVP

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5
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LY30

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% of amplitude reduction 30 min after MA; excess fibrinolysis; txt with antifibrinolytics (TXA, ACA)

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