https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/circulatory-system-... Sepsis and DIC
Disorder of coagulation that occurs as complication of numerous pathologic processes
Hypoxia
Acidosis
Shock
Endothelial damage
First stage of the coagulation process is abnormally stimulated
Excessive amounts of thrombin are generated
Fibrinogen is converted rapidly to fibrin, with aggregation and destruction of platelets
Theraputic Management of DIC: Early recognition
Control of the underlying or initiating cause
Platelet or fresh frozen plasma transfusion
Exchange transfusion in the newborn
IV heparin