DIC Flashcards
1
Q
pathophysiology of DIC?
A
coagulation and fibrinolysis are dysregulated
- excess tissue factor
- excessive activation of coagulation factors
- widespread clotting
2
Q
what causes DIC
A
- sepsis
- trauma
- malignancy
3
Q
coagulation results
A
- Prolonged
- APTT
- prothrombin
- bleeding time - low platelets
