I'm not at work, so I'm not sure which solidifier we use. I'll try to let you know when I return. I have not looked for literature on it. It is how we were shown. I can't imagine urinating Gemzar through the urinary tract considering how I have seen it ...
I don't know how you can void gemcitabine as it would cause damage burning all the way out. That's very new to me. I don't think that's safe, but I don't know everything. It is very hard on veins, so I can't imagine what all it would do in voiding out ...
Brooke, Our company has several alternatives to choose from. If you have any interest getting more information please reach out to me and I will get you in contact with the local IMS sales representative. Best Regards, Daniel Izzo, RN Director ...
There is plenty of evidence against cryotherapy during oxaliplatin infusion due to the neuropathy that is exacerbated by exposure to cold. Of course you cannot stop a patient from doing this to themselves, but I would certainly give him the education ...
Hi Brenda, is there literature stating that you must keep them connected to a foley bag while holding the instillation with Gemcitabine? Also, do you have information on the solidifier you use for your drainage bags? ~ Rochalla Jones BSN,RN rochalla.jones@umm.edu ...
When I was audited, I had not uploaded my certificates. Now I always upload them. Val VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION : This email may contain attorney-client privileged, confidential, Individually identifiable ...
The most current regulatory requirements - for hospitals anyway, really discourage standing orders such as these for the exact reason noted. For standing orders you need very specific criteria of why a nurse can order them . They then need signed off ...
I work at an out patient cancer center. The package insert for Emend states "Administer EMEND for injection on Day 1 over 30 minutes completing the infusion approximately 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy". We have been using this practice but because ...