Treatment of DIC focuses on addressing the underlying cause and managing the complications. Key treatment strategies include:
- Supportive Care: Providing supportive care such as oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, and hemodynamic support. - Blood Product Transfusion: Transfusing platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate to replace consumed clotting factors and control bleeding. - Medications: Administering anticoagulants (e.g., heparin) in cases where clotting is predominant, and antifibrinolytics in cases of excessive bleeding. - Treating the Underlying Cause: Prompt treatment of the underlying condition, such as antibiotics for sepsis or surgical intervention for trauma, is essential to halt the progression of DIC.
