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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 haemorrhage by fluid therapy.   
 
It is also important to ensure adequate tissue perfusion and support target organs susceptible to ischaemia and haemorrhage by fluid therapy.   
Anticoagulants should be used with caution as the patient will be prone to haemorrhage and blood components must be replaced via transfusion with fresh frozen plasma to provide clotting factors and platelets.
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Anticoagulants should be used with caution as the patient will be prone to haemorrhage and blood components must be replaced via transfusion with fresh frozen [[Plasma|plasma]] to provide clotting factors and platelets.
    
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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