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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
- Prolonged aPTT ... - Prolonged aPTT ... #Algorithm #Coagulation ... #Abnormal #APTT ... #Laboratory #Hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
/PTT • Low plasma ... venipuncture sites Laboratory ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... causes #treatment #management
Effect of Anticoagulants on Coagulation Tests
PT / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity, Activated Clotting Time, Thrombin Time,
Anticoagulants on Coagulation ... Tests PT / INR, ... aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity ... Testing #Diagnosis #Laboratory
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Intravascular Coagulation ... , aPTT: • Expected ... consumption of coagulation ... Intravascular #Coagulation ... diagnosis #hematology #laboratory
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... document (e.g. some pts ... - Be aware of coagulation ... platelets, INR, PTT ... #CriticalCare #Management