Section: Module 5: Unit 4: Lesson 1: Pediatric Emergencies | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

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    1. Describe the following pediatric oncologic emergencies in children with cancer:
      a. Tumor lysis syndrome
      b. Febrile neutropenia
      c. Increased intracranial pressure/brain herniation
      d. Superior vena cava obstruction
      e. Spinal cord compression
      f. Hyperleukocytosis
      g. Typhlitis
      h. Malignant GI obstruction
      i. Hypercalcemia
      j. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
      k. Cardiac tamponade l. disseminated intravascular coagulation
    2. Discuss the medical management of each pediatric oncologic emergency listed above.
    3. Outline the nursing management for each pediatric oncologic emergency listed above.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 22 minutes.

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