Coagulation Control Proteins in D.I.C.
Protein C
Control proteins:
Protein S
They are consumed which allows coagulation to continue in areas away from site of injury and other coagulation factors are consumed in process
Patient presents with hemorrhagic features due to consumption of coagulation proteins
Antithrombin
Outcome in D.I.C.:
Control proteins during D.I.C.:
Symptoms of D.I.C.:
Combination of systemic and anatomic bleeding
Skin, bone, and bone marrow necrosis may be seen due to thrombi in microvascular system