TEG information Flashcards
1
Q
R value in TEG
A
Reaction time
represents time to fibrin formation
2
Q
K value
A
Time to achieve clot strength
3
Q
Alpha angle
A
rate of clot formation
4
Q
MA
A
Maximum Amplitude
Strength of the clot
5
Q
LY-30
A
Lysis phase timing
6
Q
A
Normal TEG
7
Q
A
R and K prolonged
MA and alpha angle decreased
Anticoagulants use or hemophilia
8
Q
A
R normal
K prolonged
MA decreased
Platelet blockers, thrombocytopenia
9
Q
A
R normal
MA decreased decremental
Fibrinolysis (i.e. tPA)
10
Q
A
R and K decreased
MA and alpha angle increased
Hypercoagulation
11
Q
A
Stage 1 DIC (Hypercoagulable)
12
Q
A
Stage 2 DIC (hypocoagulable)
13
Q
Normal R value
A
normal 4-8 minutes
14
Q
Treatment for prolonged R value
A
FFP
15
Q
Normal K value
A
Normal: 1-4 min
