Background: Strategies to reduce hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) incidence with rituximab include premedications and slow titration. Literature is lacking on the priming method used when preparing rituximab IV lines and the potential impact on HSR incidence. Objectives: The primary objective is to...

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...

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...

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...