IDENTIFYING DIC ( DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION)

Updated 12/25

What is DIC?

DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)

DIC is a hemorrhagic syndrome. There is an
obvious disturbance in the clotting mechanism
in the blood. Platelets and fibrin have lost their
ability to clot.

 Internal hemorrhage occurs and a serious
continuation of bleeding throughout the body
 begins. The liver is also involved in clotting.

Treatment is directed at correcting the clotting 
factors involved. Blood transfusion may be
necessary. Hemodynamic monitoring  is
necessary. 

DIC is sometimes brought on secondary to other

medical conditions, examples are:trauma, sepsis,
abruptio placenta renal failure and more.

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and The immune System

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anxiety and helps to reduce stress.

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR AND MORE LEARNING

Updated 9/25
 Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good holiday, As we begin a new year,
it is important to remember ways to prevent the
spread of infection. Above is one of many.

What is the role of the nurse educator?
the The nurse educator is fully engaged in teaching 
student nurses about the importance of taking the
necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infection
in the hospital setting. 

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Scenario: Bob went to the gym and pumped iron.
Shortly after, he developed an explosive headache.
Later Bob came to learn that he had ruptured an
aneurysm in his brain. 

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and  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

 

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Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.

Learn more about: Pneumothorax