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Arterial, peritoneal, and intraventricular access devices
L Almadrones1, P Campana, E C Dantis
1Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 1, 1995
Summary
Access devices offer a safe and reliable method for delivering high concentrations of anti-cancer drugs directly to tumors via arterial, peritoneal, and intraventricular systems. Oncology nurses require specialized knowledge for optimal patient care and complication management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Devices
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Cancer treatment often requires direct drug delivery to tumor sites.
- Various body systems (arterial, peritoneal, intraventricular) present unique challenges for drug administration.
- Development of specialized access devices has evolved over 35 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of access devices used in cancer therapy.
- To highlight the role of these devices in delivering targeted chemotherapy.
- To discuss the implications for nursing practice in managing these devices.
Main Methods:
- Review of short-term and long-term access devices.
- Analysis of device application in arterial, peritoneal, and intraventricular systems.
- Discussion of associated complications and nursing interventions.
Main Results:
- Access devices provide a safe and reliable route for chemotherapy administration.
- These devices enable direct delivery of high drug concentrations to tumors.
- Complications related to both the device and drug therapy are inherent.
Conclusions:
- Access devices are crucial for effective cancer treatment via targeted drug delivery.
- Ongoing nursing education is essential for safe and optimal care, including device selection, insertion, and maintenance.
- Early identification and management of complications by nurses are vital.