Hyperleukocytosis associated with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Created 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
6 year old girl who has a fever x3 days at home. General malaise. Tonight has progressing tiredness and headache. Crying and irritable. Sleeping on couch and not wanting to play. Red spots beginning to appear on legs, arms, face and trunk since afternoon. Nosebleed for 30 minutes before presentation.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Specialist, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Review presentation and demonstrate initial management of hyperleukocytosis in malignant conditions
Review types of blood products
Demonstrate understanding of initial management of associated coagulopathy
Provide definitive therapy by arriving at diagnosis of underlying malignancy
Peer Review Information
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Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: pediatric IV therapy, pediatric pain management, pediatric transfusion
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