Oncologic Emergencies, A Deeper Dive: Neutropenic Fever, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, and Cord Compression - SPOC

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Webinar Description

Taking a deeper dive into the most common oncologic emergencies facing oncology patients. We will discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Neutropenic Fever, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, and Cord Compression. These topics are good refreshers for APPs practicing in primary care, urgent, emergency medicine, hematology/oncology, and inpatient medicine.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the lab abnormalities associated with Tumor Lysis Syndrome.
  • Diagnosis neutropenic fever and determine which antimicrobial agent use for empiric coverage.
  • Identify the symptoms associated with cord compression.

 

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    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
    • 1.00 Participation
    Course opens: 
    05/30/2023
    Course expires: 
    05/29/2025
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    The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care.

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    Laura Blanchard, MPAP, PA-C

    Lead Inpatient Malignant Hematology APP
    Division of Hematology
    UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
    UNC School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

     

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    1.00 NCPD/CNE
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    Available Credit

    • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
    • 1.00 Participation
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