Leukostasis: Management to Prevent Crisis in Acute Leukemia 
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The objectives of this article are to equip oncology nurse to identify patients with hyperleukocytosis and to provide nursing interventions that will ensure safe, quality care.
METHODS: A case study is used to demonstrate key concepts that are critical in early assessment, identification, and treatment of patients with leukostasis.
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FINDINGS: Oncology nurses well versed in the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of leukostasis can make a significant contribution to the safe management of patients with cancer.
PMID: 29149122 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - November 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Blackburn LM, Brown S, Munyon A, Orovets M Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research