AORN JOURNAL
FEBRUARY 1992, VOL 5 5 , NO 2
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation PRINCIPLES, TREATMENT, NURSING MANAGEMENT
Barbara K. Bailes. RN Mr S is a 40-year-old man who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident. His injuries include a lacerated liver, contused bowel, multiple lacerations and contusions, and an open comminuted fracture of the left tibia undJi:bula. After being stabilized in the trauma center, he is taken to surgery, where he is to undergo several procedures. During the surgery, the anesthesiologist notices a signifcant amount
FEBRUARY 1992, VOL 5 5 , NO 2
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation PRINCIPLES, TREATMENT, NURSING MANAGEMENT
Barbara K. Bailes. RN Mr S is a 40-year-old man who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident. His injuries include a lacerated liver, contused bowel, multiple lacerations and contusions, and an open comminuted fracture of the left tibia undJi:bula. After being stabilized in the trauma center, he is taken to surgery, where he is to undergo several procedures. During the surgery, the anesthesiologist notices a signifcant amount
