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Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... • Intracranial Bleeding ... Vasculitis • TTP • DIC ... - Excesses • Liver ... Altered #comatose #aloc
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... • Severe Liver ... Treat primary cause ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes