Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are the Red Flags?
A
R = referred, band-like pain E = escalating pain with poor response to treatment D = Different character or site F = Funny feelings, odd sensations, heavy legs L = Lying flat exacerbates A = Agonising pain G = Gait disturbance S = Sleep grossly disturbed
2
Q
Immediate Treatment
A
Lie patient flat
Dexamethasone 8mg
Spinal MRI within 24 hours
3
Q
Long-term treatment
A
Palliative care
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
