Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Question 0

Causes of DIC

Answer 0

Cause underlying disease or condition. Underlying problem must be treated for the DIC to resolve

Question 1

Define DIC

Answer 1

Serious bleeding in thrombotic disorder. Results from abnormally initiated and accelerated clotting. Subsequent consumption leads to decreased in circulating and available clotting factors and platelets, which may lead to uncontrollable hemorrhage

Question 2

Managing DIC

Answer 2

Diagnosed DIC quickly, stabilize the patient if needed with oxygen and volume replacement, institute therapy that will resolve the underlying causes of disease or problem, and provide support care for the manifestations resulting from pathologies of DIC