D.I.C.
- 3
Cause: continued
Endotoxins with cytokine activation:
Bacterial/protozoan/viral
infections
Toxic shock syndrome
Circulating immune complexes:
Bacterial and viral
infections
Allergic reactions –
allergens + antibodies
Acute hemolytic
transfusion reactions
Heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia with thrombosis
Particulate matter from tissue
injury:
Tubal pregnancy
Retained dead fetus –
failed abortion
Abruptio placentae
Fat embolism
