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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
/PTT • Low plasma ... protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... INR < 2.3 - APTT
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
and/or aPTT Prolonged ... and aPTT 1. ... Massive hemorrhage ... (DIC) c. ... Causes #diagnosis #differential
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
and aPTT If the ... PT and the aPTT ... • Massive hemorrhage ... #aPTT #Prolonged ... #hematology #coagulation
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... epinephrine prn DIC ... /PTT • Treat with