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Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... Hypercalcemia - ... Dialysis with low ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #Treatment #algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Diagnosis: • ↓ Low ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... Atrial fibrillation/flutter ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... calcium • Treatment ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
❹ Call for MH treatment ... possible fresh gas flow ... COMPLICATIONS AND OUTLINE TREATMENTS ... with dantrolene Hyperkalaemia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
remember to tailor treatment ... Check fresh gas flow ... Consider known drug causes ... myocardial infarction, hyperkalaemia ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
syndrome): - Hematologic ... acid, high LDH, low ... high d-dimer, low ... Treat underlying cause ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... • Treatment algorithms ... appropriate only for low ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology ... diagnosis #management #hematology