basics
what is disseminated intravascular coagulation?
it is a rare & serious condition that causes abnormal blood clotting throughout the body's blood vessels
what is the most common risk factor for DIC?
sepsis: body-wide response to infection that causes inflammation
what type of medicine could your doctor give you?
anticoagulants
how many stages does DIC process through?
major damage to organs or tissues: this may be caused by cirrhosis of the......
liver, pancreatitis, severe injury, burns, or major surgery
what are the types of procedures & therapies?
-clotting factor replacement therapy
-plasma transfusion
-platelet transfusion
explain stage one
overactive clotting leads to blood clots throughout the blood vessels, reducing or blocking blood flow
severe immune reactions: your body may overreact because.......
failed blood transfusion, rejections of an organ transplant, or a toxin such as snake venom
what are the possible side effects of anticoagulants and why?
bleeding, especially if you are taking other medicines that also thin your blood, such as aspirin
explain stage two
without platelets & clotting factors, DIC leads to bleeding just beneath the skin, in the nose or mouth, or deep inside the body
what are the serious pregnancy-related problems?
- placenta separating from the uterus before delivery
- amniotic fluid entering the bloodstream
-serious bleeding during or after delivery
without treatment, these complications can be life-threatening & may include?
- ARDS
- bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
-heart attack
-shock
-stroke
-venous thromboembolism
what other tests could the doctor suggest to check if a different condition is causing the symptoms?
ADAMTS13
liver biopsy
DIC is a rare complication of.....
hit: caused everyone to wear a mask
covid-19
what test are made to make sure this is DIC before giving treatment?
- blood tests, followed by scoring system used to diagnose this disorder