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Technical
IVT
TEG
Also written as: TEG — Thromboelastography
Point-of-care viscoelastic test used to assess hemostatic function during cardiac surgery.
Full Definition
Thromboelastography (TEG) is a viscoelastic hemostatic assay that provides real-time assessment of clot formation, strength, and dissolution. In cardiothoracic anesthesia, TEG guides perioperative coagulation management by measuring parameters like R-time, K-time, alpha angle, and maximum amplitude. This allows for targeted therapy with blood products, antifibrinolytics, or reversal agents rather than empirical treatment based on conventional coagulation tests.
Usage
Usage note: Often confused with ROTEM, which is a different viscoelastic testing system.
In Context
- "The TEG showed prolonged R-time indicating need for fresh frozen plasma." — Intraoperative anesthesia record
- "Point-of-care TEG results guided our anticoagulation reversal strategy." — Case study documentation
Also known as
thromboelastography
viscoelastic testing
Don't confuse with
ROTEM
thromboelastometry