This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Oncology Emergencies." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Spinal Cord Compression

A. Pathophysiology
1. At risk cancers
B. Signs and Symptoms
1. Assessment parameters
i. Pain

ii. Motor

iii. Sensory

C. Diagnostics
1. Radiographic

2. Myelogram

D. Treatments
1. Steroids

2. Radiation

3. Surgery

4. Chemotherapy

E. Nursing Care
1. Case Study
II. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
A. Pathophysiology
1. Intrinsic

2. Extrinsic

B. Signs and Symptoms
1. Early

2. Late

C. Diagnostics
1. Laboratory values

2. Radiographic

3. Differential

D. Treatment
1. Radiation

2. Medications

3. Symptom control

E. Nursing Care

F. Case Study
Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

Recognize signs and symptoms of Spinal Cord Compression and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.
Identify nursing assessment and diagnostic procedures for Spinal Cord Compression and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.
Describe treatment and nursing care associated with Spinal Cord Compression and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.