Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

5 Oct 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Tumor lysis syndrome is a critical medical condition that arises from the rapid breakdown of tumor cells, leading to significant metabolic disturbances such as hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperuricemia. These disturbances can result in severe complications, including acute kidney injury, cardiac arrhythmias, and even death. Tumor lysis syndrome is commonly observed in patients undergoing treatment for hematologic malignancies such as non-Hodgkin lymphomas, acute leukemias, and Burkitt lymphoma, particularly following the initiation of chemotherapy. However, tumor lysis syndrome may also occur spontaneously.

Patients at high risk of developing tumor lysis syndrome typically have neoplasms with a high proliferative rate and significant sensitivity to chemotherapy. Prevention and early intervention are crucial. Strategies include aggressive hydration; the use of hypouricemic agents, such as allopurinol or rasburicase; and close monitoring of metabolic parameters. Timely recognition and management of tumor lysis syndrome are essential to reducing patient morbidity, emphasizing the importance of vigilant monitoring during cancer treatment. This activity reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, identification, evaluation, and management of tumor lysis syndrome, highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients with this life-threatening disease condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients at risk for developing tumor lysis syndrome based on their clinical history.

  • Select interventions for patients with tumor lysis syndrome to prevent or mitigate end-organ injury and failure.

  • Apply best practices to reduce the incidence of tumor lysis syndrome in high-risk patients.

  • Implement interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes in patients with tumor lysis syndrome.

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