DIC_Score v.0
ISTH DIC Score helps in the detection of overt DIC in patients diagnosed with underlying condition for developing DIC. The scoring is based on the lab test results of 4 components of coagulation profile - Platelet count, Prothrombin time, D-dimer level and Fibrinogen level.
To record the lab test results of the coagulation profile; platelet count, prothrombin time, D-dimer level and Fibrinogen and obtain the DIC Score by adding up all the attributes
This is used to record the lab test results of four parameters of the coagulation profile; platelet count, prothrombin time, D-dimer level and Fibrinogen, which helps to determine the possible overt DIC. DIC is a life-threatening condition which develops as a complication of underlying conditions like severe infection, sepsis, malignancy, trauma, obstetric complications etc. Each parameter is given a score based on their values and then their sum is taken to get the total score. The total score can help to detect possible overt DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) or non- overt DIC. This scoring system is applicable only when the patient has been diagnosed with an underlying condition that can predispose to the development of DIC. It is also equally important to repeat the scoring to monitor the development and worsening of DIC in the suspected patients.
Other reasons for excessive bleeding, for instance due to liver dysfunction should be ruled out by doing necessary tests and should not be solely dependent on this scoring system.
1. Taylor FB, Toh CH, Hoots WK, Wada H, Levi M, Scientific Subcommittee on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). Towards definition, clinical and laboratory criteria, and a scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation. Thromb Haemost. 2001 Nov;8 (5):1327–30. 2. Toh CH, Hoots WK, SSC on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation of the ISTH. The scoring system of the Scientific and Standardisation Committee on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis: a 5-year overview. J Thromb Haemost. 2007 Mar;5(3):604–6.
OBSERVATION.lab_test-coagulation_profile.v1, OBSERVATION.dic_score.v1
