This document summarizes a presentation on disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). It begins with an overview of hemostasis and the three major systems involved: the vessel wall, platelets, and the coagulation cascade. It then discusses the pathophysiology of DIC, noting that DIC results from the activation of coagulation without localization arising from various causes. Common causes of DIC include sepsis, trauma, vascular disorders, and cancer. The presentation reviews laboratory tests for diagnosing DIC, including platelet count, D-dimer, PT, PTT, fibrinogen, and tests for antithrombin and proteins C and S. It also discusses diagnostic criteria from various guidelines and introduces thromboel