Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a neonate: management challenges

Newborns are vulnerable to developing disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) following infections because of immaturity of their coagulation system. This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges encountered in neonates with DIC. The case notes of an eight day old male w...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian journal of medicine 2007-04, Vol.16 (2), p.177-180
Hauptverfasser:	Ugwu, R O, Eneh, A U, Nwauche, C A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Blood Transfusion Ceftriaxone - therapeutic use Disease Susceptibility Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - drug therapy Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - therapy Gentamicins - therapeutic use Humans Infant, Newborn Male Sepsis Treatment Outcome
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