Abstract

Adult cancer patients on chemotherapy have reported taste and smell changes during IV flush procedures. The research conducted is the first to confirm sensorial disturbances from prefilled saline flush administration in this patient population. Findings reveal significantly more sensorial disturbances with prefilled saline syringes than non-prefilled saline syringes.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Robert Dave E. Buot, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Clarkson College, Orlando, Florida, USA; Jane Marlene Langemeier, PhD, MSN, RN, Department of Nursing [Graduate], Clarkson College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Sigma Membership

Omicron Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Clarkson College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Chemotherapy, Saline Flush, Sensorial Disturbance

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Sensorial disturbances of prefilled saline flushes and their impact on cancer patients

Washington, DC, USA

Adult cancer patients on chemotherapy have reported taste and smell changes during IV flush procedures. The research conducted is the first to confirm sensorial disturbances from prefilled saline flush administration in this patient population. Findings reveal significantly more sensorial disturbances with prefilled saline syringes than non-prefilled saline syringes.