• Oncology nursing forum · Jan 1997

    Relieving nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: a treatment algorithm.

    • M H Johnson, C E Moroney, and C F Gay.
    • Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
    • Oncol Nurs Forum. 1997 Jan 1; 24 (1): 51-7.

    Purpose/ObjectivesTo describe a treatment algorithm for the choice of antiemetic therapy for the patient receiving chemotherapy.Data SourcesPublished literature, data collected on an inpatient oncology unit.Data SynthesisBecause little information is available to systematically guide clinicians in choosing the best antiemetic for an individual patient who is receiving a particular chemotherapy protocol, a treatment algorithm was developed. The four main variables include emetogenicity of the protocol, patient's age, previous adverse reaction to antiemetics, and failure of previous antiemetics. Other factors to consider include alcohol use, anticipatory nausea, patient health status, nausea history not related to chemotherapy, and type and availability of IV access.ConclusionThe use of this algorithm resulted in appropriate choice of antiemetics and improved patient outcomes associated with reduced incidence of nausea and vomiting.Implications For Nursing PracticeNurses can have a significant impact on a patient's experience with chemotherapy treatment by improving symptom management of nausea and vomiting.

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