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.
Backhouse
Robyn
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Cardiac intensive care unit, Leeds General Infirmary.
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