Inpatient management of acute leukemia

Cleve Clin J Med. 1997 Jul-Aug;64(7):385-9. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.64.7.385.

Abstract

Inpatients with acute leukemia need meticulous supportive care, which can be complex and challenging. The physician must be vigilant for infection, hemorrhage and other complications. Aggressive transfusion support is often necessary, but can itself cause complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Bacterial Infections / therapy
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Hematologic Diseases / etiology
  • Hematologic Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Inpatients*
  • Leukemia / complications*
  • Leukemia / therapy*
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome / etiology
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome / prevention & control