Prospective validation of the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation*

Abstract

A diagnosis of DIC based on a simple scoring system, using widely available routine coagulation tests, is sufficiently accurate to make or reject a diagnosis of DIC in intensive care patients with a clinical suspicion of this condition. An aPTT waveform analysis is an interesting and promising tool to assist in the diagnostic management of DIC.