Oncologic Emergencies Flashcards
1
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- Malaise, n/v, abd pain, fatigue, anorexia
- Increased mobilization from bone and increased renal tubular reabsorption
- HYDRATE, Bisphosphonates, tx underlying disease
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Hypercalcemia
1
Q
- White count super low
- Fever, signs can be muted though with inflammatory cells knocked out
- Broad spectrum abc until source ID’ed
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Neutropenic Fever
2
Q
- Calf pain, SOB, Chest pain
- Due to hyper coagulability associated with malignancies
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PE/DVT
4
Q
- Back Pain with possible neuro deficits
- Compression of spinal cord by extradural mass
- Tx with steroids, then image
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Spinal Cord Compression
5
Q
- Serum electrolyte abnormalities resulting from rapid breakdown of tumor cell.
- Seen with rapidly proliferating tumors
- Prevention best: those at risk should be well hydrated and on diuretic.
- Tx: Address serum abnormalities, possible dialysis
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Hyperuricemia/tumor lysissyndrome
6
Q
-Face/neck swelling, periorbital edema, dyspnea, JVD -Severe reduction in venous return from head, neck and upper extremities.
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
