Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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Introduction

 

 

The Case of...

a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

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Pathophysiology

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illustrated by Kathryn Dorman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Signs and Symptoms

  • history
  • physical exam

History

 

Physical Exam

 

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

  • decreased platelets
  • increased PT, PTT, and thrombin time
  • increased LDH
  • decreased fibrinogen
  • D-dimer
  • schistocytes on peripheral smear

 

Diagnostic Imaging

 

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

deal with underlying tissue

give cryopreciptate

heparin can be given prophylactically

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Consequences and Course

 

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Resources and References

 

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Topic Development

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