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Tumor Lysis Syndrome - Workup and Management

Initial workup: BMP, Serum uric acid, LDH, Urine output, Consider
Laboratory changes ... ≥ 8 mg/dL • Potassium ... of the above Treatment ... abnormalities • Cardiac ... Lysis #Syndrome #diagnosis
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Algorithm ECG ... changes, weakness ... Calcium - Stabilizes cardiac ... Remove potassium ... #Algorithm #Management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
depletion • Consider K+ ... and ECG changes ... #high #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Acidosis, Cell Lysis (TLS ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... line, stabilizes cardiac ... #Management #Treatment ... #potassium #nephrology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... leukapheresis - TLS ... values: Elevated K, ... Lysis #Syndrome #TLS ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hyperkalemia Management ... Blood drawn from ... EKG to assess cardiac ... stabilize heart if EKG changes ... #treatment #potassium