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A flow sheet for follow-up after chemotherapy extravasation
M E Davis1, D DeSantis, K Klemm
1Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Adult Day Hospital/Chemotherapy Unit in New York, NY, USA.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|July 1, 1995
Summary
A new flow sheet standardizes nursing care for chemotherapy extravasation, improving documentation and patient monitoring. This tool streamlines assessment, interventions, and education for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Documentation
Background:
- Chemotherapy extravasation is a severe complication of vesicant chemotherapy administration.
- Effective patient follow-up is crucial for managing extravasation.
- Standardized documentation tools are needed to ensure consistent care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a flow sheet for documenting patient follow-up after chemotherapy extravasation.
- To streamline the process of recording patient symptoms, nursing interventions, and education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published articles.
- Incorporation of institutional standards of nursing practice.
- Adherence to Oncology Nursing Society Cancer Chemotherapy Guidelines.
Main Results:
- A flow sheet was designed to simplify documentation of patient status post-extravasation.
- The tool facilitates recording of symptoms, nursing actions, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Implementation aims to improve the management of suspected or actual extravasations.
Conclusions:
- The developed flow sheet enhances nursing documentation for chemotherapy extravasations.
- It provides a consistent and concise method for monitoring patients over time.
- Standardization of care, time savings, and improved documentation consistency are key benefits.