Seminars in oncology nursing
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To discuss current recommendations and resources for nurses to ensure they advocate for patients with cytokine release syndrome (CRS). ⋯ Nursing plays a pivotal role in the CAR T patients' treatment course because they are the first line of defense in the care of these patients. Providers and patients both rely on nursing knowledge and training to recognize symptoms of CRS and neurotoxicity. With the early recognition of the signs and symptoms of CRS and neurotoxicity, nursing will help improve the outcomes of the patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy.