K G Trewhitt1. 1. National Institutes of Health at the Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, USA. ktrewhitt@aol.com
Abstract
PURPOSE/ OBJECTIVES: To describe the role of the oncology nurse practitioner in the performance of bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and discuss the indications and diagnostic value of bone marrow examination. DATA SOURCES: Published articles, textbooks, personal experience. DATA SYNTHESIS: Bone marrow examination is useful in the diagnosis of many nonhematologic and hematologic conditions. Having a nurse practitioner perform bone marrow aspiration can improve patient care and comfort. CONCLUSIONS: Greater understanding of bone marrow aspiration procedure and diagnostic tests helps nurse practitioners and oncology nurses to provide better patient care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Advanced practice nurses in the oncology setting must take an active role in the development and implementation of clinical practice protocols for bone marrow collection.
PURPOSE/ OBJECTIVES: To describe the role of the oncology nurse practitioner in the performance of bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and discuss the indications and diagnostic value of bone marrow examination. DATA SOURCES: Published articles, textbooks, personal experience. DATA SYNTHESIS: Bone marrow examination is useful in the diagnosis of many nonhematologic and hematologic conditions. Having a nurse practitioner perform bone marrow aspiration can improve patient care and comfort. CONCLUSIONS: Greater understanding of bone marrow aspiration procedure and diagnostic tests helps nurse practitioners and oncology nurses to provide better patient care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Advanced practice nurses in the oncology setting must take an active role in the development and implementation of clinical practice protocols for bone marrow collection.
Authors: Wadie M Elmadhoun; Sufian K Noor; Sarra O Bushara; Ahmed O Almobarak; Nazik Elmalaika Husain; Mohamed H Ahmed Journal: Int J Health Sci (Qassim) Date: 2015-10