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Chemotherapy
, Chemotherapy Extravasation
See Also
Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting
Cancer Symptom
Targeted Cancer Therapy
Preparations
Traditional Chemotherapy
Alkylating Agent
Antimetabolite Chemotherapy
Hormonally Active Chemotherapy
Plant Alkaloid Chemotherapy
Antibiotic Chemotherapy
Miscellaneous Medication
Amsacrine
Asparaginase
Hydoxyurea
Mitoxantrone
Mitotane (Lysodren)
Quinacrine
Preparations
Targeted Cancer Therapy
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Immuno-Chemotherapy
See
Monoclonal Antibody-Mediated Chemotherapy
See
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor
See
CAR T-Cell Therapy
See
Small Molecule Inhibitor-Mediated Chemotherapy
Management
Gene
ral
See
Cancer Symptom
Exercise
encouraged following high dose Chemotherapy
Safe
Prevents deconditioning
Decreases toxic side effects of Chemotherapy
Dimeo (1997) Blood 90:3390-4 [PubMed]
Management
Extravasation of agents from IV
Practice vigilent prevention
Findings: Onset with hours of Chemotherapy
Early: Pain, local erythema and swelling
Later: Blanching,
Blister
ing, discoloration and tissue necrosis
Management: Early recognition and treatment is critical
Immediately stop any infusion
Leave cannula in place until management plan is established
Apply ice to area
Do not compress area
Use antidotes if available
Urgent
Consultation
s with Oncology and Surgery
Debridement
with skin grafting may be needed
Complications
Scarring
Contractures
Amputation
References
Higdon (2006) Am Fam Physician 74:1873-80 [PubMed]
Higdon (2018) Am Fam Physician 97(11):741-8 [PubMed]
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