Practical-Manual-Scores-Algorithms-Haemostasis-Thrombosis

Template for scoring system for non-overt DIC1. Risk assessment: Does the patient have an underlying disorder known to beassociated with DIC (see table on page 42)?yes = 2, no = 0score2. Major criteriaOther thrombotic conditionsplatelet > 100 × 10 9 /L = 0 < 100 × 10 9 /L = 1 rising = –1 stable = 0 falling = 1count +PT < 3 sec = 0 > 3 sec = 1 falling = –1 stable = 0 rising = 1prolongation* +soluble fibrin normal raised falling = –1 stable = 0 rising = 1or FDP’s +3. Specific criteriaantithrombin normal = –1 low = 1protein C normal = –1 low = 14. Calculate scoreA score of 5 or higher is compatibe with non-overt DIC.The score should be repeated daily.41