Rather than an either or situation, it sounds like co-administration of hirudin and rATIII could provide synergistic benefits. I do agree that this study appears to support the use of rATIII in DIC caused by sepsis.
Hob-goblin and MTB, nice job. I haven't gotten the chance to read the manuscript as I have on in progress as a co-author, but I will do so in the near future.