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What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
If the K time is extended in TEG parameters, what issue with coagulation factors might be indicated?
If the K time is extended in TEG parameters, what issue with coagulation factors might be indicated?
What does the Alpha angle in TEG parameters represent?
What does the Alpha angle in TEG parameters represent?
If the lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
If the lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
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What does the Maximum Amplitude (MA) measure in TEG parameters?
What does the Maximum Amplitude (MA) measure in TEG parameters?
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If the Alpha angle is shallow in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
If the Alpha angle is shallow in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
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What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
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If the Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
If the Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
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What does the K time measure in TEG parameters?
What does the K time measure in TEG parameters?
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What does Thromboelastography (TEG) measure?
What does Thromboelastography (TEG) measure?
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What might an extended R time, K time, and alpha angle in TEG parameters indicate?
What might an extended R time, K time, and alpha angle in TEG parameters indicate?
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What should be used to increase the amount of coagulation factors in a patient with an extended R time and K time in TEG parameters?
What should be used to increase the amount of coagulation factors in a patient with an extended R time and K time in TEG parameters?
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What is the difference between Thromboelastography (TEG) and prothrombin time (PT) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests?
What is the difference between Thromboelastography (TEG) and prothrombin time (PT) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests?
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What does the Maximum Amplitude (MA) measure in TEG parameters?
What does the Maximum Amplitude (MA) measure in TEG parameters?
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If the Alpha angle is shallow in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
If the Alpha angle is shallow in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
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What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
What does the R time measure in TEG parameters?
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What does the K time measure in TEG parameters?
What does the K time measure in TEG parameters?
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If the Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
If the Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30) is high in TEG parameters, what might this indicate?
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Study Notes
TEG Parameters
- R time measures the time it takes for clotting to begin after blood is added to the TEG analyzer.
- An extended K time may indicate a problem with coagulation factors, such as a deficiency or abnormality.
Alpha Angle
- The Alpha angle represents the speed of clotting.
- A shallow Alpha angle may indicate a problem with clotting speed or strength.
Lysis at 30 minutes (LY30)
- A high LY30 may indicate a problem with clot break-down or increased fibrinolysis.
Maximum Amplitude (MA)
- MA measures the maximum strength of the clot.
Thromboelastography (TEG)
- TEG measures the viscoelastic properties of blood, including clotting time, strength, and stability.
- TEG provides a comprehensive picture of the coagulation process, unlike PT or PTT tests which only measure specific aspects.
Coagulation Factors
- An extended R time and K time may indicate a need for coagulation factors, such as fresh frozen plasma or cryoprecipitate, to increase the amount of coagulation factors in a patient.
Comparison with Other Tests
- TEG is different from PT or PTT tests, which only measure specific aspects of coagulation, whereas TEG provides a comprehensive picture of the coagulation process.
Abnormal Results
- An extended R time, K time, and alpha angle may indicate a problem with coagulation, such as a bleeding disorder or a need for coagulation factors.
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Test your knowledge of Thromboelastography (TEG) parameters and their relationship to coagulation factors. This quiz covers R time, K time, and Alpha angle, and how their extension or shallowness can indicate issues with coagulation factors and clot formation.