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Implementation Of A Chemotherapy Guideline: A Quality Improvement Project To Standardize The Chemotherapy Delivery Process, Sara Maciej
Nursing Posters
Adjusting chemotherapy rates is one gap in chemotherapy practice that evokes inconsistency. The purpose of this project was to implement a standardized guideline for staff to utilize in adjusting rates of chemotherapy medications.
Assessing The Use Of Pre-Treatment Medications In The Management Of Infusion-Related Reactions In An Outpatient Infusion Center, Alyssa Boesche, Alyssa Augst, Bill Kuhlman
Assessing The Use Of Pre-Treatment Medications In The Management Of Infusion-Related Reactions In An Outpatient Infusion Center, Alyssa Boesche, Alyssa Augst, Bill Kuhlman
Pharmacy Posters
Introduction
- Infusion-related reactions (IRRs) are well-known adverse drug reactions of many biological agents and antineoplastic medications
- While typically mild-to-moderate in intensity, IRRs can be severe, with potentially life-threatening consequences requiring urgent interventions
- Appropriate use of pre-treatment medications, such as corticosteroids, antihistamines, intravenous fluids, and antiemetics reduces the incidence and severity of IRRs
Purpose
- Evaluate the use of pre-treatment medications in patients with experienced IRRs at an outpatient infusion center
- Identify opportunities to improve treatment plans and reduce the occurrence of IRRs