Understanding disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated with a high mortality rate, with patient outcomes largely dependent upon swift recognition and appropriate management of events. This article provides a basic overview of the condition, and its pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and nursing management, so that effective intervention may be implemented, maximising the chances of patient recovery.
Cardiac intensive care unit, Leeds General Infirmary.
Robyn
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Backhouse
D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D015984:Causality; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012016:Reference Values