Andrew Kalnow,Rodney Fullmer
Andrew Kalnow
Hypercalcemia and multiple myeloma are major disease processes with at times similar presentations, especially in situations where multiple myeloma causes acute hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia, in the acute presentation, can represent a life-t...
Tumor Lysis Syndrome [0.03%]
肿瘤溶解综合征
Angela Bray Lindsay,Noah J Levy,Margaret L McAndrew
Angela Bray Lindsay
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncologic emergency that occurs due to the massive lysis of tumor cells resulting in hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia. Patients are at significant risk for acute kidney injury...
Tareg Bey,Aiham Qdaisat
Tareg Bey
Hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) is considered an oncologic emergency. In this review, we describe the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this life-threatening condition. The most common etiology of HVS is hype...
Nicholas Pettit
Nicholas Pettit
Neutropenic fever is a life-threatening condition commonly associated with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, requiring rapid diagnosis and immediate treatment. Risk stratification tools, such as the MASCC and CISNE scores, help clinicians i...
Anas Khan,Moira Davenport
Anas Khan
For many patients, the emergency department (ED) serves as the sole access to health care. Therefore, providers must evaluate patients thoroughly and with a holistic approach regardless of presenting concerns. Recognizing that acute leukemi...
Thrombotic Microangiopathies [0.03%]
血栓性微血管病
Ramy Hanna,Ryan Gibney,Megan Boysen-Osborn
Ramy Hanna
Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) are rare diseases characterized by endothelial injury and microvascular clots. TMAs often lead to microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and end organ damage. Common TMA types include thromb...
Sickle Cell Disease [0.03%]
镰状细胞病
Lauren V Ready,Mary Carroll Lee,John C Perkins Jr
Lauren V Ready
Despite advances in outpatient treatment options, early mortality, chronic pain, and limitations in quality-of-life indices remain substantial for those living with SCD. It is imperative for emergency providers (EPs) to understand their cha...
Kathleen A Morrisroe,Eric K Stanley,Matthew P Borloz
Kathleen A Morrisroe
Patients with traumatic and medical emergencies that require the transfusion of blood products are frequent visitors to the Emergency Department. Emergency clinicians must have a robust understanding of the options available to replace vari...
Brittany Ellis,Christina Shenvi
Brittany Ellis
Geriatric Emergency Medicine [0.03%]
老年急诊医学
Amal Mattu
Amal Mattu