Signs and Symptoms
Most common sign and symptoms ?
Bruising
Blood clot
Shortness of breath
Confusion
What tests are ordered to diagnosis DIC?
D -dimer, PT, CBC, Fibrinogen, & aPTT
Nursing care for a patient with DIC
practice bleeding precautions
monitor vital signs
administer fluids and blood products
provide respiratory support
What are some medical treatment used to treat DIC?
blood component replacement therapy, RBC & platelet transfusion, hemodynamic and ventilatory support
vital signs to look out for
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Tachypnea
What does a D-dimer test for?
Blood clotting factor
what is the main goal for a patient with DIC?
control clotting and bleeding
What classification of medications is prescribed to someone with DIC?
Anti-coagulates
complications associated with DIC
Heart attack
stroke
Bleeding in GI tract
Acute Respiratory distress syndrome
What do labs look like with someone with DIC?
Elevated PT, aPTT, D-dimers, and decreased Fibrinogen
Would you continue to give heparin to a patient whose platelets count has dropped below 50L?
NO
patient with severe respiratory cases what support may be necessary with DIC ?
ventilatory support
What happens when there is a consumption of coagulating proteins?
Bleeding
What color tube is used to draw for CBC?
Lavender
What is a risk factor of Heparin?
excessive bleeding
How long should a blood transfusion run for?
4 hours
What can cause DIC?
Inflammation, infection, or cancer
What color tube is used to draw a coagulation?
blue top
What position should you place your patient in to promote alevolar gas exchange?
semi-flowers to high flowers
how long should you wait in the room when first start a blood transfusion for S&S ?
15 mins