title: Management of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.
abstract: Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy is a process in which aberrant activation of the clotting mechanism results in defective coagulation. Although infrequently encountered during pregnancy, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy is associated with several clinical situations unique to obstetrics. Management consists of treating the underlying cause, restoring and maintaining the circulating blood volume, and replacing deficient clotting factors as indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 75235-9032, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Richey
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Gilstrap
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ramin
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors