scholarly journals Hyperleucocytosis in children with acute mieloid leukemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
N. V. Zacharov ◽  
I. I. Kalinina ◽  
D. A. Venev ◽  
T. Y. Salimova ◽  
D. A. Evseev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Specific Therapy ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Tumor Lysis ◽  
Life Threatening

This article presents analysis of recent publications on hyperleukocytosis in children with AML. The mechanisms of the development of life-threatening complications accompanying hyperleukocytosis are analyzed in detail. In this review of the literature, the authors focus on the adequacy and timing of therapy for such life-threatening complications of hyperleukocytosis as leukostasis, DIC, and acute tumor lysis syndrome. The authors emphasize that in the treatment of hyperleukocytosis an important place, in addition to specific therapy, is taken by the accompanying therapy in the intensive care unit. The place of replacement blood transfusions and leukopheresis as part of the accompanying therapy is discussed.

Oncologic Emergencies

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regan Demshar ◽  
Rachel Vanek ◽  
Polly Mazanec
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oncologic Emergencies ◽  
Life Threatening

The picture of oncologic emergencies in the intensive care unit has changed over the past decade. The classic emergencies, that is, superior vena cava syndrome, spinal cord compression, tumor lysis syndrome and life-threatening hypercalcemia, are now routinely managed on the general oncology unit or in an outpatient setting. Vigilant monitoring for early signs of complications, proactive interventions to prevent complications, and aggressive management account for this change. Currently, emergent conditions that necessitate intensive care unit admission or transfer in the patient with cancer include respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, hemorrhagic events and coagulopathies, sepsis, and hemodynamic instability. This article will present the current evidence-based management of these conditions, a brief summary of classic oncologic emergencies, and the role of the critical care nurse in meeting the multidimensional needs of the patient and family during the life-threatening episode, based on Ferrell’s quality of life model.

scholarly journals Experience in the successful application of extracorporeal methods in treatment of tumor lysis syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
D. G. Voroshin ◽  
V. V. Beloborodov ◽  
А. V. Vazhenin ◽  
М. А. Ermakov
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽  
Healthcare Institution ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Antitumor Therapy ◽  
Tumor Lysis ◽  
Clinical Center

Introduction. This article, using a clinical case as an example, reflects the problem of the development of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The most common cause of SLO development is antitumor treatment: radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation, vascular embolization, the use of monoclonal antibodies, high-dose chemotherapy with transplantation of stasis from peripheral blood. This disorder leads to the development of metabolic, hemodynamic, respiratory and renal disorders. The TLS distinguished by high mortality rates, from 17% to 70%.Materials and methods. Presented a clinical case of patient, 30 years old - observation of successful treatment of TLS of the III degree of clinical course according to Cairo-Bishop, in the conditions of the State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine», in the conditions of the intensive care unit and intensive care with the use of renal replacement therapy on the Prismaflex device.Results and discussion. When the patient applied to the State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine», the diagnosis made — Non-Hodgkin lymphoma with a diffuse type of growth of a high degree of malignancy. Revealed the defeat of the lymph nodes, parietal pleura, right hemithorax, atelectasis of the middle lobe of the right lung with air bronchography, hydrothorax on both sides, hydropericardium, free fluid in the pelvic cavity, phlebolitis of the parametric tissue, degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine. On the first day of hospitalization, antibacterial and pain relief therapy started, and nutritional disturbances were corrected. After the pre-phase chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, vincristine), the patient's condition worsened, she was transferred to the intensive care unit. Where was the treatment carried out: convulsive syndrome, respiratory failure, acute renal failure, bilateral pneumonia, PE. Against the background of this therapy, special treatment continued - 2 cycles of chemotherapy. After the patient transferred to spontaneous breathing and the indices of blood slags and potassium were normalized, she was transferred to the antitumor therapy department to continue special treatment. Conclusion. Our algorithm for the treatment of SLO led to positive dynamics and the possibility of carrying out special antitumor therapy for this patient. 

scholarly journals Tick-Borne-Associated Illnesses in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
Kaila Lessner ◽  
Conrad Krawiec
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Spotted Fever ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Human Ehrlichiosis

AbstractWhen unrecognized and antibiotic delay occurs, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain–spotted fever, babesiosis, and human ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis can result in multiorgan system dysfunction and potentially death. This review focuses on the early recognition, evaluation, and stabilization of the rare life-threatening sequelae seen in tick-borne illnesses that require admission in the pediatric intensive care unit.

scholarly journals Collective aeromedical evacuations of SARS-CoV-2-related ARDS patients in a military tactical plane: a retrospective descriptive study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjmilitary-2021-001876
Author(s):  
Thibault Martinez ◽  
K Simon ◽  
L Lely ◽  
C Nguyen Dac ◽  
M Lefevre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Military Aircraft ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Military

After the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic in France, MEROPE system was created to transform the military tactical ATLAS A400M aircraft into a flying intensive care unit. Collective aeromedical evacuations (aero-MEDEVAC) of patients suffering from SARS-CoV-2-related acute respiratory distress syndrome was performed from June to December 2020. A total of 22 patients were transported during seven missions. All aero-MEDEVAC was performed in safe conditions for patients and crew. No life-threatening conditions occurred during flight. Biohazard controls were applied according to French guidelines and prevented crew contamination. Thanks to rigorous selection criteria and continuous in-flight medical care, the safe transportation of these patients was possible. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of collective aero-MEDEVAC of these kinds of patients using a tactical military aircraft. We here describe the patient’s characteristics and the flight’s challenges.

Electroconvulsive therapy in the intensive care unit for the treatment of catatonia: a case series and review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Femke M. Dessens ◽  
Judith van Paassen ◽  
David J. van Westerloo ◽  
Nic J. van der Wee ◽  
Irene M. van Vliet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals The Domino Effect-Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Obstruction Triggering Tumor Lysis Syndrome: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Suman Ghosh ◽  
Tilak TVSVGK ◽  
Venkatesan Somasundaram ◽  
Mutreja Deepti
Keyword(s):  
Superior Vena Cava ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Superior Vena ◽  
Tumor Lysis Syndrome ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Potassium Phosphate ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Superior Vena Cava Obstruction ◽  
Tumor Lysis ◽  
Life Threatening

Oncological emergencies present in a multitude of manners-structural, metabolic, hematologic, etc. affecting multiple systems, often. Urgent institution of therapy is often required for a successful outcome. Occasionally, the treatment of one emergency can initiate a related or unrelated emergency, necessitating management of all the complications simultaneously. Superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) is a medical emergency and most often manifests in patients with a malignant disease process requiring immediate diagnostic evaluation and therapy due to its’ life threatening presentation. The management of the SVCO is usually with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or intervention. In cases of large tumor burden, management of SVCO can trigger other complications. Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency, which is characterized by a massive release of intracellular potassium, phosphate, and nucleic acid metabolites into the systemic circulation, which can be life-threatening. We present the case of a T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with superior vena cava syndrome, developing tumor lysis syndrome on instituting definitive chemotherapy in a young patient. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0301-6 Full Text: PDF

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