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How is dx and tx of DIC?

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Diagnosis is based on clinical history + • ↑ PT/INR and PTT, • Thrombocytopenia (↓plt) • Fibrinogen N ↓ • ↑ D-dimer • Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (schistocytes) • Signs of bleeding, petechiae, purpura, mucosal bleeding, etc. • Treatment is supportive, Rx underlying disease (may use FFP, plt, or cryoprecipitate transfusion) • Poor prognosis


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