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Diagnostics: Blood Transfusion Reactions
Blood transfusion is a typical activity in Emergency Medicine and while consent to the side effects are fortunately uncommon, they are a core skillset so join Dr. Sprys-Tellner in learning the numbers and reactions that define the category.
But the INR is 3.2! Markers of Coagulation Status in Cirrhotics
In patients with cirrhosis and ongoing bleeding, it can be challenging to determine whether or not patients are hyper or hypocoagulable. Traditional markers of coagulation status like INR can be difficult to interpret in patients with abnormal synthetic function and potentially increase consumption of coagulation factors. Can TEG (thromboelastography) be a helpful too in these situations? In this journal club recap, Dr. Grisoli recaps a recent article by Rout et al that addresses this issue.
Diagnostics: TEG and Blood Products
Need a quick reminder of what the MA means as you’re watching your TEG tick by? Join Dr. Della Porta for a quick hit review of Thomboelastography, aka TEG.