Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
For those who are considered to be low-risk patients, the recommendation is to maintain the serum TSH level just below the lower limit of the normal TSH range, 0.1 to 0.4 mU/ mL. 2 In high-risk ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The History and Impact
Sep 20, 2023 · October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to provide education on the condition and encourage awareness about testing and early detection. The American Cancer Society estimates ...
Cancer patients using cocaine - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Nov 4, 2013 · We will do random urine screens on this patient. How long does cocaine remain in the urine? — Ruth C. Gholz, RN, MS, AOCN, and colleagues at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Once cocaine is ...
Managing Hyposalivation in Patients With Cancer Treated With …
References: 1. Schulz RE, Bonzanini LIL, Ortigara GB, et al. Prevalence of hyposalivation and associated factors in survivors of head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy. J Appl Oral Sci ...
Cost vs Benefits: The Controversy Over Proton Beam Radiotherapy
Feb 28, 2018 · Most proton beam facilities costs less, $20 million to $150 million for single- and multiroom facilities, according to Scott Warwick, executive director of the National Association of Proton ...
Managing venous irritation from fosaprepitant - Oncology Nurse …
In patients experiencing irritation, it may be helpful to administer a more dilute form of the drug for future doses. For instance, fosaprepitant may be diluted to a final volume of 250 mL, or may ...
Hypercalcemia in cancer patients - Oncology Nurse Advisor
January 23, 2010. Hypercalcaemia occurs in an estimated 10-20 per cent of all patients with cancer 1 and is associated with a poor prognosis. According to one study, mortality is up to 50 per cent ...
Assessing and treating radiotherapy-associated diarrhea
Feb 22, 2013 · PDF of Radiation 0213. Cancer treatment-related disruptions of normal gastrointestinal function are a common clinical challenge and usually include constipation or diarrhea. 1,2 Treatment-related ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
Transfusions. RBC transfusion is common in the treatment of patients with cancer. 1-4 Overall, patients with oncological and hematological malignancies use around 34% of the RBC supply. 1 In ...
Acuity tool accurately assesses staffing needs at an ambulatory ...
Jun 24, 2014 · ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—A pilot program demonstrated that an acuity tool that accounts for more complex ambulatory infusion treatments allows nurses to increase their productivity.