Definition Dilutional Coagulopathy refers to the coagulopathy seen during massive transfusion for major trauma and/or hemorrhaging.  Major trauma and hemorrhage cause coagulation abnormalities due to consumption of coagulation factors and platelets.  Dilutional coagulopathy is due to dilution, along with consumption, of platelets during massive transfusion.  Large volumes of crystalloid fluid used for resuscitation in these […]