FISDAP Trauma Study Guide Exam Already Graded A+
UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS ======================================= 1. Disseminating intravascular coagulation Results from any number of life-threatening conditions, including massive injury and hypotension due to trauma. Sepsis and obstetric complications also may cause DIC. This conditions progresses in two stages: 1. Free thrombin and fibrin deposits in the blood increases, and platelet begin to aggregate. in this stage, defibrillation or a breakdown of the fibrin clots, or tissue injury. 2. Uncontrolled hemorrhage results from the severe reduction in clotting factors. The mortality rate for patients with DIC is quite high, especially in acute cases; some studies have shown it to be 60% to 65%. The primary cause of death relate to uncontrolled bleeding, hypotension, and shock.
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