Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) can be initiated by an external event such as trauma. Once that event happens, what is the first pathological body change that would indicate the presence of DIC? clots form throughout the body, especially in small vessels large amounts of bleeding occur blood glucose levels immediately elevate macrophages travel to the area of the initial trauma
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Step 1: The external event, such as trauma, triggers the release of tissue factor, which initiates the coagulation cascade. Show more…
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