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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
organ damage • Treatment ... values: Elevated K, ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment ... unless worrisome EKG
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
An acute, life-threatening condition that appears within 7 days of starting cytotoxic therapies in
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... malignancies Treatments ... with Ca only if EKG ... Walid Malki, MD, MS ... wandering_er #Tumor #Lysis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Acidosis, Cell Lysis ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... acidosis), CK+LDH (lysis ... test (only if no clear ... Redistribution Treatments
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
hemorrhage • Treatment ... residual lesion or is clear ... several months of treatment ... Pyogenes - K. ... • Vasculitis (e.g