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patients at risk of or with metastatic spinal cord compression. Full Guideline. November 2008. Developed for NICE by the National Collaborating Centre for Cancer. ©2008 National Collaborating Centre for Cancer</ref> | patients at risk of or with metastatic spinal cord compression. Full Guideline. November 2008. Developed for NICE by the National Collaborating Centre for Cancer. ©2008 National Collaborating Centre for Cancer</ref> | ||
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- Dexamethasone: at least 16 mg IV as soon as possible after assessment[1]
- Consider foley for bladder decompression
- Radiation therapy (if due to neoplasm)
- Consult spine service (neurosurgery or ortho; institution dependent)
- ↑ Metastatic spinal cord compression: Diagnosis and management of patients at risk of or with metastatic spinal cord compression. Full Guideline. November 2008. Developed for NICE by the National Collaborating Centre for Cancer. ©2008 National Collaborating Centre for Cancer