Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 1997
Review Comparative StudyNurse and patient satisfaction with three types of venous access devices.
To examine patient and nurse satisfaction with three types of venous access devices (VADs)--port, Groshong (Bard Access Systems, Salt Lake City, UT), and Hicman (Bard Access Systems)--and to identify the problems and benefits experienced with each type of device. ⋯ Nurses need to ensure that other care providers have appropriate information on the care of VADs. This could be accomplished via written instructions on VAD care and followup telephone calls to care providers. A need exists for continued patient education on VAD care to minimize complications. The selection of an appropriate VAD should be based on the patient's best interests rather than on nurses' preferences.
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Oncology nursing forum · Jan 1997
Relieving nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer: a treatment algorithm.
To describe a treatment algorithm for the choice of antiemetic therapy for the patient receiving chemotherapy. ⋯ Nurses can have a significant impact on a patient's experience with chemotherapy treatment by improving symptom management of nausea and vomiting.