leukaemia Flashcards
1
Q
the patient
A
very ill and deteriorates quickly - with infection, bleeding and hyperviscosity
non-specific confusion/drowsiness/i just feel a bit ill today
2
Q
initial Ix
A
blood cultures
FBC
UE
LFT
Ca
Glucose
clotting
CT - CNS bleeding
3
Q
risks of leukaemia
A
tumour lysis syndrome
hyperviscosity - if WBC >100x10(9) - WBC thrombi may form in brain, lung and heart (leukostasis)
DIC
