Oncology Medical Management
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=== Oncological Emergencies ===
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
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- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
II. Hematologic[edit | edit source]
- Febrile neutropenia
- Hyperviscosity syndrome
III. Structural [edit | edit source]
- Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
- Malignant Pericardial Effusion
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
IV. Side Effects from Chemotherapy[edit | edit source]
- Diarrhea
- Extravasations
- Obstipation
- ↑ Higdon M et. al. Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies. Am Fam Physician 2006; 74: 1873-80
