Early Care of Unstable Hematologic Malignancies Patients: Preventing Admission into ICU

Patients with hematological malignancies are at significant risk of systemic and organ-specific dysfunctions due to disease progression or treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of early recognition and management of organ dysfunctions to minimize intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and improve patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on recognizing early signs of central nervous system involvement, leukemic deposits, raised intracranial pressure, and complications related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Effective triage, early diagnostic interventions, and ward-based management strategies are discussed to address these potential emergencies and reduce the burden on intensive care units.