This would be interesting, as oral cryotherapy only works for drugs with short half-lives (e.g., melphalan). While BU is also relatively short (2.6 hours), unlike Melphalan, it is given in repeated doses (to prevent decreased AUC issues). Would love to ...
I too am looking for information about starting a Rapid response team in the oncology infusion center? ------------------------------ Aprill Baker RN CRNI OCN RMC RN Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Vero Beach FL ---------------------------- ...
Unfortunately I did not pass the first time I took the OCN exam. I have a heavy palliative Care background and now I work as an Oncology Navigator, so the medications were my difficulty. Although I focused mainly on that when studying, it wasn't enough. ...
Hi Brittney, I work at a rural hospital with a critical access designation.We infuse chemo and non-chemo. We have the same situation in that we have patients in our community that travel out of town to see specialists. If the referring physician does ...
The package insert is clear about the 3 hour infusion rate for the first dose, but then states to give subsequent doses over 1-2 hours. What are you doing in your practice and/or how are you determining which rate to use? Thanks! ------------------------------ ...
I am following this topic as well. thank you for posting ------------------------------ Marjorie Spitz, MBA, R.T. (R) (T) (ARRT) Practice Manager Hematology/Oncology Holyoke Medical Center Holoyoke, MA Tel: (413) 534 -2543 Email: spitz_marjorie@holyokehealth.com ...
I am also interested in policy. Thank you in advance for sharing. Marian Foehrenbacher, RN OCN Marian Foehrenbacher, RN OCN Oncology Case Manager Lakewood Health System 49725 County 83 Staples, MN 56479 T: 218-894-8750 ...
Hi Kerri, Thank you! That is very helpful for us! Best, MOnica ------------------------------ Monica Chacha RN OCN RN Oncology Coordinator Inova Schar Cancer Institute Sterling VA ------------------------------