Abstract

MARTELL MARTORELL, Librada de la C  and  ARENCIBIA NUNEZ, Alberto. Chemotherapy in children. Rev Cubana Hematol Inmunol Hemoter [online]. 2014, vol.30, n.2, pp.114-124. ISSN 0864-0289.

The handling ofcytostatic drugsis one ofthe most frequent activitiesofnursesfor the extensiveadministration of these drugs nowadays.Today,strategies have been developed throughout the world forsafe handling ofantineoplasic agents. The developmentof nursing inCubahas alloweda breakthroughin the art anda real contributionto the diagnosis, treatment and monitoringofhematologicaldiseases, due to the highprofessional levelreachedby nurseswithin the specialty. General recommendations forcomprehensivenursing care every child withleukemiashould receive are described, whether hospitalizedor in outpatient care. Basic handling of cytostaticsand elementsto guarantee biosecurity when working withthese medications are included.

Keywords : cytostatics; comprehensivenursingcare; handling of cytostatics.

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