Thromboelastogram Interpretation

Reaction Time (R Value):

 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot

 - Treatment: FFP, protamine

K value:

 - Time to achieve 20 mm clot on assay representing thrombin-platelet interaction

 - Treatment: Cryoprecipitate, Fibrinogen

α-angle:

 - Rate at which fibrin cross-linking occurs

 - Treatment: Cryoprecipitate, Fibrinogen

Maximum Amplitude (MA):

 - Maximum strength of clot

 - Treatment: Platelets, DDAVP

LY-30:

 - Degradation of clot 30 minutes after MA/MCF

 - Treatment: TXA, Amicar



- Dr. Rishi Kumar @rishikumarmd



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