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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Author(s) -
Bailes Barbara K.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)68613-x
Subject(s) - disseminated intravascular coagulation , citation , medicine , psychology , library science , computer science , surgery
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is an abnormal syndrome that occurs secondary to clinical conditions that result in widespread microthrombosis, macrothrombosis, and hemorrhage. Depending on the primary clinical condition and the intensity and duration of the bleeding episode, mortality can be high. Treatment is first directed at the primary clinical condition followed by measures to stabilize coagulation and fibrinolysis and to replenish body fluids, blood, and blood products. Continual assessment of clinical manifestations and evaluation of laboratory values are used to monitor therapy effectiveness.