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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- causes and risk factors
- signs, symptoms, and diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- treatments
- consequences and course
- the patient
- health care team
- community involvement
- resources and references
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
Causes and Risk Factors
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
- history
- physical exam
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
History
Physical Exam
Lab Investigations
- decreased platelets
- increased PT, PTT, and thrombin time
- increased LDH
- decreased fibrinogen
- D-dimer
- schistocytes on peripheral smear
Diagnostic Imaging
Pathophysiology
Treatments
deal with underlying tissue
give cryopreciptate
heparin can be given prophylactically
Consequences and Course
The Patient
Health Care Team
Community Involvement
Resources and References