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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (view source)
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
It is important to identify and treat the underlying cause of the DIC.
It is important to identify and treat the underlying cause of the DIC.
−It is also important to ensure adequate tissue perfusion and support target organs susceptible to [[Ischaemia and Infarction - Pathology|ischaemia]] and haemorrhage by [[Principles of Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]].
+It is also important to ensure adequate tissue perfusion and support target organs susceptible to [[Ischaemia|ischaemia]] and haemorrhage by [[Principles of Fluid Therapy|fluid therapy]].
Anticoagulants should be used with caution as the patient will be prone to haemorrhage and blood components must be replaced via [[:Category:Transfusion Medicine|transfusion]] with fresh frozen [[Plasma|plasma]] to provide clotting factors and platelets.
Anticoagulants should be used with caution as the patient will be prone to haemorrhage and blood components must be replaced via [[:Category:Transfusion Medicine|transfusion]] with fresh frozen [[Plasma|plasma]] to provide clotting factors and platelets.