Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

In this lesson we will define Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and describe risk factors, important signs and symptoms and ways to assess, and priority nursing interventions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe DIC and the role of platelets and clotting factors in DIC. 
2. Describe why DIC is a medical emergency.
3. Describe 2-3 risk factors for DIC.
4. Identify 2-3 signs and symptoms of DIC and related assessments, and 1-2 interventions for DIC.