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Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Branch points: 
Active bleeding?  Active malignancy? Provoked?

- Dr. Joseph Shatzel
@Clotmaster

#Management #VTE #DVT
Thromboembolism Treatment ... Algorithm Branch ... Active malignancy ... Thromboembolism #Treatment ... #Hematology #Anticoagulation
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... or Denosumab #malignancy ... #associated #hypercalcemia ... #Treatment #algorithm
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... for the treatment ... of cancer-associated ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Anticoagulation
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia
 • Aggressive IV hydration
 • IV Bisphosphonate +/- Calcitonin
 • Renal
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... hypercalcemia ... #treatment #management ... #algorithm #malignancy
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... for VTE in Malignancy ... algorithm for symptomatic ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Anticoagulation
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Seizures - Malignant ... - Neuroleptic malignant ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Heme associated ... Treatment of underlying
Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
diagnosis #management #treatment ... #algorithm ... alleviate hyperthermia associated ... what-evidence-based-interventions-are-recommended-to-alleviate-hyperthermia-associated-with-malignant-hyperthermia ... Diagnosis and treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
training, Seizures, Malignant ... Heme associated ... oxidative iniury Treatment ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... Summary #causes #treatment
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Thyrotoxicosis associated ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... Thionamide - Iodine solution ... tenderness Treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
stenting - Consider anticoagulation ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia ... of malignancy: ... → no immediate treatment ... after CRS) - Treatment