Stratification Guidelines for Tumor Lysis Syndrome
For risk assessment in tumor lysis syndrome, see Figures 2 and 3 in the Pediatrics in Review (access is provided below):
- For Children's Mercy providers:
- For providers without Children's Mercy privileges access the reference via PubMed:
- Russell, T. B. & Kram, D. E. (2020). Tumor Lysis Syndrome., Pediatrics in Review, 41(1), 20-26.
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
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