Journal
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
Volume 21, Issue 5, Pages 60-76Publisher
ONCOLOGY NURSING SOC
DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.S5.60-76
Keywords
oncologic emergencies; hypercalcemia; myelosuppression; renal failure; multiple myeloma
Funding
- International Myeloma Foundation
- Celgene Corporation
- Karyopharm Therapeutics
- Takeda Oncology
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BACKGROUND: Oncologic emergencies associated with multiple myeloma include myelosuppression (anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia), bone-related emergencies, and acute renal failure. OBJECTIVES: This article reviews the pathophysiology of these multiple myeloma-associated oncology emergencies and provides a framework for assessment and effective intervention. METHODS: A comprehensive review of the levels of evidence, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, comorbidities, treatment, ongoing monitoring, and patient education, are presented to support the plan of care for at-risk patients. FINDINGS: Attention to signs and symptoms is the foundation for preventing these emergencies or managing additional escalation of symptoms.
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