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    Nurses Have Immediate Access to Necessary Medications and Supplies With Hypersensitivity Reaction Kits
    Oncologic emergencies

    Nurses Have Immediate Access to Necessary Medications and Supplies With Hypersensitivity Reaction Kits

    Biologic agents or chemotherapies can trigger hypersensitivity reactions, which occur when a patient’s immune system identifies an agent as an antigen and initiates a complex reaction involving sensitization of T lymphocytes and macrophages, production of antibodies, and release of histamine. Developing and implementing a hypersensitivity kit containing all necessary medications and associated protocols allows nurses to immediately implement management when reactions occur.

    October 13, 2022
    The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response
    Oncologic emergencies

    The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response

    Simon is a 72-year-old patient diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. He underwent an HLA-identical sibling peripheral blood stem cell transplantation with fludarabine and melphalan as conditioning chemotherapies before the procedure. Simon is now more than 12 days posttransplant but still neutropenic with an absolute neutrophil count of 0. He has no signs of engraftment, is on total parenteral nutrition, and requires multiple blood transfusions and electrolytes through his central line catheter daily.

    September 03, 2021
    ONS Congress

    Early Intervention Can Help Preserve Function in Spinal Cord Compression

    Spinal cord compression (SCC)—an oncologic emergency—is the initial presentation in roughly 20%–33% of patients with a malignancy, Carol S. Viele RN, MS, OCN®, of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing, said during a session on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA. Nurses can play a key role in recognizing the condition and getting patients into early treatment that may help preserve their function, she said.

    April 13, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Prompt APRN Recognition of Oncologic Emergencies Can Improve Outcomes

    Infusion reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, and tumor lysis syndrome are oncologic emergencies that are seen in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Advanced practice RNs (APRNs) are often the first providers to respond to those emergencies. During a session on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA, Patricia Jakel, RN, MN, AOCN®, of the University of California, Los Angeles, Health System in Santa Monica, discussed oncologic emergencies and the APRN’s role in rapid identification of a diagnosis.

    April 12, 2019
    What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Tumor Lysis Syndrome
    Oncologic emergencies

    What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Tumor Lysis Syndrome

    Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency caused by massive tumor cell death with the release of large amounts of potassium, phosphate, and nucleic acids into systemic circulation. Nucleic acids break down to uric acid, leading to hyperuricemia in patients. This, in turn, leads to precipitates in the renal tubules, renal vasoconstriction, decreased renal flow, inflammation, and can potentially cause acute kidney injury. 

    October 02, 2018
    Oncology Nurses’ Role in Recognizing and Addressing Oncologic Emergencies
    Oncologic emergencies

    Oncology Nurses’ Role in Recognizing and Addressing Oncologic Emergencies

    Most emergencies can manifest in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s a medical emergency, a car accident, an act of nature, or something else, emergencies are sudden crises that require swift, immediate action. For many patients with cancer, among the most distressing challenges along the treatment journey is the possibility of experiencing an oncologic emergency.

    October 02, 2018
    Manage Oncologic Emergencies With Multiple Myeloma
    Multiple myeloma

    Manage Oncologic Emergencies With Multiple Myeloma

    As new therapies come to market, patients with multiple myeloma have more treatment options that are improving outcomes and extending overall survival. However, the most effective options involve multidrug combinations and continuous maintenance therapy, which can result in cumulative toxicities and the potential for oncologic emergencies.

    November 07, 2017
    Cancer Care for Patients After a Natural Disaster
    Oncology nursing community

    How Did You Continue to Provide Cancer Care for Patients After a Natural Disaster?

    When a severe tornado hit Joplin, MO, on the evening of May 22, 2011, the situation was serious. St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin was hit so hard that it is still unusable. It needed to be evacuated, nearby Freeman hospital became quickly overwhelmed with patients, and the surrounding community prepared for action.

    August 30, 2017
    Cancer Care When Disaster Strikes
    Oncology nursing community

    Cancer Care When Disaster Strikes

    In the early hours of September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike—a category 2 hurricane—hit Galveston Island, TX, bringing with it sustained winds of up to 110 miles per hour and storm surges reaching as high as 17 feet. By the next day, more than 200 shelters had opened across Texas to house the estimated 40,000 people who had been forced to evacuate from their homes.

    August 30, 2017
    Natural Disasters Take a Toll on Both Patients and Nurses
    Oncology nursing community

    Natural Disasters Take a Toll on Both Patients and Nurses, at the Cancer Center and at Home

    I live in Middle Tennessee, an area that’s part of tornado alley, a pathway across central United States that has a higher incidence of tornadoes. We routinely prepare for the storms, listening for the tornado sirens whether at home or work. Although there have been a number of tornado touchdowns in our region in recent years, fortunately none have directly hit our healthcare facilities.

    August 29, 2017
    Adverse events

    Reduce Complications in High-Risk Patients With Cancer

    Emergencies in high-risk patients with cancer can lead to complications, and nurses are often the first line of defense to recognize signs and symptoms and initiate a therapeutic response.

    April 25, 2015
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