The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for DIC includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The following are some of the latest treatments for DIC:
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Treatment of underlying disorder, supportive care (I.V. fluids, platelets, blood, fresh frozen plasma, pressure dressings)
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Successful management of DIC necessitates prompt recognition and adequate treatment of the underlying cause. Treatment may be supportive (when the underlying disorder is self-limiting, for example) or highly specific.
If the patient isn’t actively bleeding, supportive care alone may reverse DIC. However, active bleeding may require I.V. heparin and administration of blood, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, or packed RBCs to support hemostasis.
Clinical tip Be aware of investigational drugs being tested for the treatment of DIC. Antithrombin III has been approved for use in the United States, and gabexate mesylate is being considered for use as an antithrombin to inhibit the clotting cascade.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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