Hyperleukocytosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define hyperleukocytosis?
A
White cell count >100 x 10^9
2
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neurological S&S of hyperleukocytosis
A
stroke, HA, altered LOC
3
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Resp S&S of hyperleukocytosis
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hypoxia, dyspnea
4
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hemorrhagic S&S of hyperleukocytosis
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CNS, GI, pulmonary
5
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renal S&S of hyperleukocytosis
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Renal failure
6
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Metabolic S&S of hyperleukocytosis
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tumour lysis syndrome
7
Q
what are the treatment principles of hyperleukocytosis?
A
close obs ?ICU, increase fluids to 1.5 - 2x maintenance, monitor output, correct coagulopathy target plt 30 - 50, avoid prbc transfusion, tumour lysis precaution, early chemo,
