title: Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
abstract: First hemorrhage, then ischemia threaten your patient in this paradoxical disorder. Here are the essential signs to watch for and steps to take.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, California State University, Chico.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Huston
mesh_terms: D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged