Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired syndrome that is always secondary to an underlying etiology.
It is a systemic life-threatening process characterized by an ...
Presence of one of the underlying conditions (see “Etiology”)
Abrupt onset of bleeding
Prolonged bleeding from venipuncture sites
Bleeding from multiple sites, especially venipunctures, ...
The most important therapy for DIC is to treat the underlying disorder.
Supportive therapy may be required to treat symptomatic coagulation abnormalities.
Hemostatic therapy sh...
Poor unless underlying disease is treated
The intensity and duration of DIC depend on the degree of activation of the coagulation system, liver function, blood flow, and ability t...
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286.6 Defibrination syndrome
776.2 Disseminated intravascular coagulation in newborn
D65 Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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