Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Sustained Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Predict Organ Dysfunctions After Trauma

Abstract

Disseminated intravascular coagulation and sustained SIRS are strong determinants for posttrauma MODS. This retrospective analysis supports the possibility that platelet counts can be used as a simple laboratory test for predicting MODS. This hypothesis requires proof using a prospective clinical survey.