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Oncological Emergencies[edit | edit source]

Physical Therapists need to be aware that certain oncologic emergencies may develop over time and it is important to know the primary systems affected or causes as well as signs and symptoms for referral[1].

I. Metabolic[edit | edit source]

  1. Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  2. Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
  3. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

II. Hematologic[edit | edit source]

  1. Febrile neutropenia
  2. Hyperviscosity syndrome

III. Structural[edit | edit source]

  1. Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
  2. Malignant Pericardial Effusion
  3. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

IV. Side Effects from Chemotherapy[edit | edit source]

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Extravasations
  3. Obstipation

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Higdon M et. al. Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies. Am Fam Physician 2006; 74: 1873-80