Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
What does tumour lysis syndrome cause?
A
High potassium, urate, high phosphate, low calcium and AKI
2
Q
What are the signs of neutropenic sepsis?
A
Temp >38
Neutrophils <0.5
3
Q
What are some causes of SVC syndrome?
A
Lung, lymphoma, breast mets, thymoma, germ cell cancers
4
Q
What are the symptoms of SVC syndrome?
A
SOB, orthopnoea, stridor, plethora/cyanosis, face/arm oedema, cough, haedache, engorged neck/chest wall veins
5
Q
How is SVC syndrome managed?
A
Prop up Oxygen for hypoxia Dexamethosone SVC stenting Treat underlying cancer
6
Q
What are signs of malignancy associated hypercalcaemia?
A
Weight loss, anorexia, nausea, polydipsia, polyuria, constipation, abdo pain, dehydration, weakness, confusion, seizure, coma
7
Q
How is malignancy associated hyperCa managed?
A
Rehydration
Bisphosphonates
