>>An evolving DIC score 0 to 4, (0 being normal) was given to each patient with 1 point for each of the following: 20% decrease in platelet count (PC); an increase in PT >0.3 sec; an absolute PC<100,000; and PT > 14.5 sec. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. <<