Cancer emergencies: Acute care of the chronic patient
1.Recognize and triage emergency presentations of suspected or known cancer by identifying key clinical and laboratory abnormalities that signal instability, oncologic emergencies, or cancer‑related decline.
2. Implement safe, effective stabilization strategies that address pain, hemodynamic compromise, metabolic derangements, and acute complications while preserving future diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients who may pursue advanced care or referral.
3. Avoid common early‑management pitfalls—including inappropriate drug choices, premature interventions, and suboptimal sampling techniques—and apply practical decision‑making frameworks that support optimal outcomes from presentation through discharge.
