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. 2020 May 1;11(4):368–380. doi: 10.6004/jadpro.2020.11.4.4

Table 2. Summary of Evidence for Risk Factors for Ifosfamide-Related Encephalopathy.

Risk factor Risk factor status based on summary of the evidence
Patient characteristics Age Not a risk factor
Gender Insufficient data
History of IRE Insufficient data
Multiple risk factors Risk factor
Performance status Risk factor
Bodyweight Insufficient data
Baseline cognitive impairment and delirium Insufficient data
Physiologic Renal insufficiency Risk factor
Hypoalbuminemia Risk factor
Hyperbilirubinemia Insufficient data
CBC abnormalities (platelet count, hemoglobin level, baseline and nadir WBC) Insufficient data
Transaminitis Insufficient data
Electrolyte abnormalities Insufficient data
Treatment characteristics Ifosfamide dose Insufficient data
Rate of infusion Insufficient data
Frequency of infusion Insufficient data
Tumor burden Pelvic disease Insufficient data
Brain metastasis Insufficient data
Drug-drug interactions Cisplatin exposure Insufficient data
Neurotoxic medications Insufficient data
Aprepitant Not a risk factor

Note. IRE = ifosfamide-related encephalopathy; CBC = complete blood count; WBC = white blood cell.