Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation and will be held from Aug 16, 2017 - Aug 16, 2020. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 Contact Hour.

Description:
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) refers to a complex disorder of the blood characterized by abnormal clotting, leading to consumption of clotting factors that ultimately results in abnormal bleeding. This module provides information about the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of DIC, including the factors that precipitate DIC, assessment parameters and the lab values associated with DIC.

Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The purpose of this program is to inform nurses of the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation.
After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
• List factors that precipitate DIC
• Identify assessment parameters and lab values associated with DIC
• Discuss nursing interventions for patients who exhibit indications of DIC