Chapter 18.3, Problem 2MM

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The term for low blood pressure caused by loss of fluids in the vessels, when it is caused by a microorganism

Introduction:

Disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by degradation of microthrombi consumption of platelets, reduction of coagulation factors, and reduction of fibrinogen in the body and cause loss of blood platelets from the blood volume.