Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Oncologic and Hematologic Emergencies

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The lecture on pediatric hematologic and oncologic emergencies covers the identification and management of complications associated with cancer and blood disorders, and their treatments in children. It focuses on complications of cancer itself, cancer-directed therapy, and hematologic emergencies. Major topics include hyperleukocytosis, tumor lysis syndrome, mediastinal masses, spinal cord compression, sepsis, febrile neutropenia, typhlitis, and specific organ toxicities from chemotherapy. For instance, methotrexate-induced CNS toxicity, cardiomyopathy from anthracyclines, and acute complications from radiation are discussed. The lecture emphasizes supportive care, prevention of complications, and consideration of underlying etiologies. Specific management strategies such as hydration, cytoreduction, broad-spectrum antibiotics, corticosteroids, and TPN for abdominal complications are highlighted. Moreover, the importance of timely intervention, careful diagnostic procedures, and collaborative care with oncology is underscored for improving patient outcomes.

Keywords

pediatric emergencies

cancer complications

hematologic emergencies

chemotherapy toxicities

supportive care

oncology management

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