| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Consumption coagulopathy |
| Treatment: |
| The objective of treatment is to determine the underlying cause of DIC and provide treatment for it. Replacement therapy of the coagulation factors is achieved by transfusion of fresh frozen plasma. Cryoprecipitates may also be used if fibrinogen is significantly decreased. Heparin, a medication used to prevent thrombosis, is sometimes used in combination with replacement therapy. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The underlying disease that causes the disorder will usually predict the probable outcome. |
| Complications: |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if continued bleeding of unknown cause is present. |
Blood clot formation |
Meningococcemia on the calves |
Meningococcemia on the leg |
Meningococcemia associated purpura |
Blood clots |
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