Chris Rimkus1. 1. Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, 216 S. Kingshighway, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. cfr2614@bjc.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To provide a comprehensive review of the acute complications that occur during the first 100 days post stem cell transplant (SCT). DATA SOURCES: Research studies, book chapters, websites, and articles. CONCLUSION: Even though the outcomes for SCT continue to improve, the complications seen in the first 100 days post transplant are a significant cause of mortality. Astute nursing assessment with resultant early intervention improves treatment-related mortality. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Because SCT patients are seen in every oncology care setting, knowledge of these acute complications is essential to helping the nurse care for and educate SCT recipients.
OBJECTIVES: To provide a comprehensive review of the acute complications that occur during the first 100 days post stem cell transplant (SCT). DATA SOURCES: Research studies, book chapters, websites, and articles. CONCLUSION: Even though the outcomes for SCT continue to improve, the complications seen in the first 100 days post transplant are a significant cause of mortality. Astute nursing assessment with resultant early intervention improves treatment-related mortality. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Because SCT patients are seen in every oncology care setting, knowledge of these acute complications is essential to helping the nurse care for and educate SCT recipients.
Authors: Gabriela Rondón; Rima M Saliba; Julianne Chen; Celina Ledesma; Amin M Alousi; Betul Oran; Chitra M Hosing; Partow Kebriaei; Issa F Khouri; Elizabeth J Shpall; Uday R Popat; Richard E Champlin; Stefan O Ciurea Journal: Biol Blood Marrow Transplant Date: 2017-08-24 Impact factor: 5.742