Palliative Care Emeregencies
The following documents provide guidance on how to manage palliative care emergencies
Guideline: Malignant Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal cord compression occurs in up to 5% of cancer patients. (73.4 KB)
Guideline: Fractures
In palliative care, fractures may occur due to bone metastases, osteoporosis or trauma. (52.1 KB)
Guideline: Superior Vena Caval Obstruction
Superior vena caval obstruction (SVCO) is caused by tumour in the mediastinum preventing venous drainage from the head, arms and upper trunk. (58.6 KB)
Guideline: Hypercalcaemia
Malignancy is the most common cause of hypercalcaemia (tumour induced hypercalcaemia). (89.1 KB)
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