The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast IBCC Episode 110 - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
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Jan 18, 2021 AI Snips
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Hematology's Balancing Act
- Hematology involves a balance between pro-coagulation and anticoagulation.
- It also requires a balance between profibrin generation and fibrinolysis.
DIC Subtypes
- DIC has distinct subtypes, including acute, chronic, and those focused on bleeding or clotting.
- Examples include purpura fulminans and promyelocytic leukemia, which require specific treatments.
Lab Testing for DIC
- Order a complete blood count, INR, PTT, fibrinogen, and a D-dimer for suspected DIC.
- This combination of labs is referred to as the "DIC panel."