Pediatric Emergency Medicine Didactics and Simulation (PEMDAS) Telesimulation Series: Hyperleukocytosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hyperleukocytosis, an infrequent presentation of new-onset leukemia, is a medical emergency requiring prompt recognition and treatment. It can include altered mental status, fever, critical electrolyte derangements, and coagulopathies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this simulation was created as a telesimulation in order to adhere to mandatory physical distancing guidelines while addressing learning objectives.

Methods

This simulation was designed for pediatric emergency medicine fellows and featured a pediatric patient presenting with fever, altered mental status, and respiratory distress. After an initial assessment and appropriate workup, the patient developed tumor lysis syndrome, coagulopathies, and new-onset neurologic changes requiring appropriate interve

SUBMITTER: Koff A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8666409 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature