List 5 likely causes for the following coagulation profile.
|
Test |
Value |
Normal Range |
|
PT* |
35.4 Sec |
12.0 - 15.0 |
|
INR* |
3.5 |
0.8 - 1.1 |
|
APTT* |
>170.0 Sec |
25.0 - 37.0 |
|
FIBRINOGEN* |
0.9 G/L |
2.20 - 4.30 |
College Answer
1) DIC
2) Primary fibrinolysis
3) Dilutional coagulopathy from massive transfusion
4) Post thrombolysis
5) Snake bite
Discussion
This question is identical to Question 30.2 from the first paper of 2010.