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Oncology Emergencies, ASPHO Flashcards

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electorlyte changes in TLS?

A

high uric acid
high K
high Phos
low ca

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most common emergency in heme malig?

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TLS

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consequences of TLS?

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renal insuff
cardiac arrythemia
sz
death

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5 sx asscoiated with TLS?

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nausea/vom
lethargy
edema
fluid overload
sz
arrythymia
muscle cramp
tetany
altered metanl status
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why are purine and phosphate buildup due to DNA breakdown a problem in TLS>

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  • purines–> hypoxanthine + xanthine + uric acid by xanthine oxidase–> uric acid + calcium phosphate crystalize in the kidney–> neprhopathy, volume overload, electoryte issues
  • hyperphsophatemia–> secondary hypocalcemia–> tetany, arrythmia
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RFs for TLS?

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WBC>50
large tumor burden
high tumor prolif rate
dehydration, existing kidney injury
tumor infiltration of kidney
resp insuff
burkitt's
WBC>100 in b ALL
WBC>50 in AML
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TLS management?

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  • aggressive IVF: 2-4x maintainence WITHOUT K, Ca, Phos
  • maintain urine output of at least 100 ml/m2/hr
  • forced diuresis with lasix if low urine output
  • No urine alkalinzation! can –> metab alk
  • treat electorlyte abnormaliteis: allopurinol, rasburicase; phosphate binders, K+ binders, diuretics, glucose, insulin, albuterol, only treat high ca if symptomatic(!) because can worsen the renal issue
  • dialysis if renal insuff/oliguria/volume overload/acidosis/persistent lyte derangements not responseive to med management
  • follow urine output, fluid status, TLS labs including IONIZED calcium
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how does allopurinol work?

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xantine oxidase inhibitor (prevents formation of NEW uric acid)

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how does rasburicase work?

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recombinant urate oxidase…breaks down exisitng uric acid

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screen for what before giving rasburicase?

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personal/fax hx of g6pd def

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hyperluek defn?

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WBC >100,000 /mm3

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clinically signficiant hyperluek in AML vs ALL?

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AML:>100k
ALL:>400k

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4 dx more likely ot have hperluek?

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infant leuk, KMT2a rearrs, AML FAB M1/4/5, blast phase CML, t-cell ALL, APL, Ph+ ALL, Ph-like ALL

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3 complications of hyperleuk?

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intraparenchymal brain hemorrahge, pulmonary leukostasis syndrome, severe TLS, DIC

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4 clinical features of hyperleuk?

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resp distress, hypoxemia, altered mental status, stroke, RV overload, priapism, dactylitis

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3 ways to tx hyperleuk?

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  • hyperhydration
  • glucocorticoids
  • HU or induction chemo
  • leukapheresis or exchange transfusion
  • manage TLS/DIC
  • keep plts>50k
17
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SVC syndrome?

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compression fo the mediastinal vessels and/or heart

18
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superior mediastinal syndrome=?

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SVC sydnrome + tracheal compression

19
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dx where you seen SVC syndrome/SMS?

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t-cell all, HL, NHL, germ cell tumours, sarcomas, NBL

20
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SVC syndrome/SMS dx how?

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CXR PA and lateral
echocardiogram
drain effusions
bx mass

21
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manage SVC syndrome/SMS how?

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  • IV access in lower extremity
  • resp support, O2, sit up, recemic epi/heliox
  • drain pericardial/pleural effusions
  • emergent tx: glucocorticoids, empiric chemo, radiation
  • anti-coagulate in thrombosis cause or signficant vasc compression
  • avoid anesthesia, sedation, anxiolytics and intubation
22
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why can’t you intubate SVC syndrome pt?

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obstruction can be below level that ETT reaches

23
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issue with sedation in mediastinal mass pts?

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  • relaxes resp smooth muscle–> obstruction

- decreases resp drive

24
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2 RFs for anesthesia with SVC syndrome?

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tumour>45% of thoracic diam
<50% of predicted trach diameter open
<50% of predicted peak expiratory flow

25
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3 causes of increased ICP?

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-brain tumour
-blocked shunt
-leukemic chloromas
-CNS lymphoma
0infection

26
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2 tx –> pseudotumor cerebri?

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retinoic acid, glucocorticoids

27
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3 signs of increased ICP?

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cushing’s triad
cheyne-strokes respiration
resp arrest

28
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worried about increased ICP: 4 next steps?

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  • CT scan +/- MRI brain
  • Dex 1-2 mg/kg IV
  • hyperosmolar therpay like mannitol or hypertonic saline
  • sedation and ETT
  • ventriculostomy/drain/shunt
  • removal of mass if possible
29
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Spinal cord compression: 4 tumours at risk?

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sarcoma, NBL, GCT, medulloblastoma, AT/RT, lymphoma, chloroma, hematoma after LP

30
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imaging for suspected spinal cord compression?

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Stat MRI spine

31
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tx for SCC?

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  • Dex ASAP
  • surgical decompression
  • radiation
  • chemo
32
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F&N take blood cultures from?

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ALL LUMENS of CVC

33
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antibx for F&N?

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-antipseudomonal 4th gen cephalosporin, beta lactam, or carbapenem …add vanco or 2nd gram neg agent if suspect resistant org

34
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when do you d/c tx in F&N?

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48 hours neg cultures and afebrile x 24 hours AND EVIDENCE OF MARROW RECOVERY

35
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fungal work up?

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fungal cultures, ENT exam of the sinuses, CT chest, AUS

36
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3 antifungals for F&N?

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micafungin, vori, ambisome

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