
Opinion|Videos|May 29, 2025
CRS Recognition and Intervention: Timing and Clinical Features
Panelists discuss how recognizing and grading cytokine release syndrome (CRS) based on symptoms ranging from mild flulike effects to life-threatening conditions is essential for timely intervention, with early detection being key to managing CRS effectively and preventing progression to severe stages.
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Summary for Physicians:
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Recognition and Intervention
- CRS recognition:
- Commonly occurs within 24 to 48 hours post infusion.
- Symptoms include fever, chills, tachycardia, hypotension, dyspnea, and rash.
- Grading CRS:
- Grade 1: Mild fever and flulike symptoms, manageable with supportive care
- Grade 2: Moderate symptoms (eg, hypotension), requires medical intervention (eg, fluids, antipyretics)
- Grade 3: Severe symptoms (eg, hypoxia, multiorgan involvement), requires steroids and possibly tocilizumab
- Grade 4: Life-threatening, requires emergency management and intensive care unit care
- Intervention:
- Grade 1: Symptom management (eg, acetaminophen, hydration)
- Grade 2: Intravenous fluids, antipyretics, monitoring
- Grade 3/4: Corticosteroids, tocilizumab (IL-6 inhibitor), and intensive monitoring
Challenges:
Early recognition is crucial for effective management and preventing progression to severe CRS.
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