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Heparin Versus Normal Saline: Flushing Effectiveness in Managing Central Venous Catheters in Patients Undergoing Blood and Marrow Transplantation

John Klein
Amelia Jepsen
Amy Patterson
Richard R. Reich
Tina M. Mason
CJON 2018, 22(2), 199-202 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.199-202
Background: Patients undergoing blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) use a central venous catheter (CVC); heparin is often employed to maintain patency but may increase the risk of complications. Research has not provided conclusive differences in efficacy and safety regarding heparin flushing...
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Written Information Improves Patient Knowledge About Implanted Ports

Michela Piredda
Amelia Migliozzi
Valentina Biagioli
Massimiliano Carassiti
Maria Grazia De Marinis
CJON 2016, 20(2), E28-E33 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.E28-E33
Background: Implanted ports are frequently used for patients with cancer who require IV chemotherapy. In addition to verbal communication with healthcare providers, patients with cancer may benefit from written information. Objectives: This pre/post study evaluated the effectiveness of an...
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Effect of Isometric Hand Grip Exercises on Blood Flow and Placement of IV Catheters for Administration of Chemotherapy

Ayse Özkaraman
Öznur Usta Yesilbalkan
CJON 2016, 20(2), E55-E59 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.AE-01
Background: Complications may occur in the subcutaneous or subdermal tissues during IV administration of chemotherapy related to blood flow and catheter placement. Objectives: Daily isometric hand grip exercises were evaluated for their effect on blood flow in the vessels of the nondominant arm...
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients’ Satisfaction With Totally Implanted Access Ports

Christoph Minichsdorfer
Thorsten Füreder
Bruno Mähr
Anna S. Berghoff
Helga Heynar
Anne Dressler
Michael Gnant
Christoph C. Zielinski
Rupert Bartsch
CJON 2016, 20(2), 175-180 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.175-180
Background: Totally implanted access ports (PACs) are valuable tools for the treatment of patients with cancer because they ease the administration of chemotherapy, stem cells, and supportive care by reducing the rate of peripheral vein punctures. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to...
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Reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections on Inpatient Oncology Units Using Peer Review

Kathleen Evanovich Zavotsky
Tracey Malast
Onyekachi Festus
Vickie Riskie
CJON 2015, 19(6), 655-658 DOI: 10.1188/15.CJON.655-658
The purpose of this article is to describe a peer-to-peer program and the outcomes of interventions to reduce the incidence of central line–associated bloodstream infections in patients in bone marrow transplantation, medical, and surgical oncology units. The article reviews the process and...
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