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Establishing a programme for continuous ambulatory infusion chemotherapy

K Cox1, L Visintin, S Kovac

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
|March 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Establishing ambulatory chemotherapy programs for home-based 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) infusions is feasible. Patient preference significantly influences device selection, with Portacath emerging as a preferred venous access device (VAD).

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Advancements in venous access devices (VADs) and portable infusion pumps facilitate home-based continuous chemotherapy.
  • Home administration of chemotherapy offers convenience and potentially improved patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the implementation of an ambulatory chemotherapy program.
  • To evaluate the use of protracted venous infusions (PVIs) of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in a home setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient records for gastrointestinal malignancy treated with PVI 5-FU.
  • Documentation of VAD types, infusion pump systems, and management protocols.
  • Development of patient education materials and information packages.

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Main Results:

  • Seventy-four patients with gastrointestinal cancer were included in the study.
  • Portacath was the most frequently chosen VAD by study conclusion.
  • Both infusion pumps demonstrated unique advantages and disadvantages, with patient preference guiding selection over performance differences.

Conclusions:

  • Ambulatory chemotherapy services can be successfully provided with careful attention to potential challenges.
  • Establishing home-based chemotherapy programs requires robust patient support and education.