DIC Flashcards
1
Q
causes of DIC
A
sepsis
obstetric emergencies
malignancies
hypovolaemic shock
2
Q
blood results in DIC
A
low platelets
low fibrinogen
increased PT + APTT
increased fibrinogen degradation productions
3
Q
treatment of DIC
A
treat underlying cause
resus
replacement therapy
- platelet transfusion
- plasma transfusion
- fibrinogen replacement
