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ConditionName

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

ConditionDescription

Deposition of fibrin I small vessels leading to end organ damage.

Symptoms

Never in healthy people;
Uncontrolled bleeding;
Hemoptysis;
Jaundice;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

R/O: Severe liver dz;
D-dimer;

↑PT and PTT;
↓platelets count;
↑BT;
↓fibrinogen;
All factors are low;

RiskFactors

Sepsis;
Burns;
Abruptio placenta or amniotic fluid embolus;
Trauma resulting in tissue factor release;
Cancer;
Snake bite;
Clotting factor def as well as thrombocytopenia;
Adenocarcinoma;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

STOP Making Thrombi:
Sepsis;
Trauma;
OB complications;
Pancreatitis;
Malignancy;
Transfusion;

TreatmentOptions

Decrease fibrinogen level;
Treat underline problem;

PharmOptions

Heparin has no benefits;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/hematology-and-oncology/coagulation-disorders/disseminated-intravascular-coagulation-dic