Thromboelastography
Thromboelastography (TEG) is a way of assessing the blood by measuring the global viscoelastic properties of whole blood clot formation under stress. It was created by Dr. Hellmut Hartert at…
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Retained hemothorax refers to blood within the thoracic cavity that has failed to evacuate after chest tube drainage for initial hemothorax for 2-3 days. Risk Factors Presentation Workup Treatment Relevant…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a transfer of kinetic energy into the brain followed by a drop in consciousness and awareness (GCS 3-8). A focal deficit…
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