Real and spurious hypoxemia in a patient with extreme hyperleukocytosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2017.10.006
Abstract: Hyperleukocytosis can cause respiratory failure due to pulmonary leukostasis. Additionally, gas tests can confirm the presence of pseudo-hypoxemia and the patient may end up receiving unnecessary treatments if undiagnosed. We hereby present the case of… read more here.
Keywords: hyperleukocytosis; blood; hypoxemia patient; respiratory failure ... See more keywords