Plasma soluble fibrin monomer complex is a useful predictor of disseminated intravascular coagulation in neonatal sepsis.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a major factor influencing mortality in neonatal sepsis.(1) Clinical trials have supported the use of antithrombin and activated protein C supplementation in DIC associated with sepsis.
Selim
Tarek E
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Ghoneim
Hayam R
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Khashaba
Mohammad T
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Rakha
Sherin A
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D016022:Case-Control Studies; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005337:Fibrin / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*; D012995:Solubility
D005337:Fibrin