Oncological Emergencies Part 6: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome & Spinal Cord Compression

Course Expert: Samantha Morrison-Ma, MSN, RN, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

Course Description: This course reviews the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to Superior Vena Cava Syndrome & Spinal Cord Compression.

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVC Syndrome), Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC), Pathophysiology, Interventions, Nursing Considerations, Patient Education, Mediastinal Disease, Thrombus, Venous Stasis, Venous Congestion, Jugular Venous Distension (JVD), Radiation Therapy, Thrombolytic Therapy, Intravascular Stent, Corticosteroids, Diuretics, Neurologic Exam, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), External Beam Radiation Therapy, Pain Management