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Application of a self-adhesive system on the skin which allows the constant diffusion of medication (Kozier et al., 2014).
Vinca alkaloids are chemotherapeutic agents used primarily in the treatment of patients with leukemia, lymphoma and brain cancers. Vinca alkaloids are neurotoxins that cause peripheral neuropathy when given intravenously and which cause profound neurotoxicity if given into the spinal fluid, which flows around the spinal cord and brain.
Preparing the user's skin prior to surgery.
Iron deficiency is responsible for almost half of all cases of anemia. Although oral iron can be used to treat deficiency in many cases, intravenous (IV) iron may sometimes be needed. The following method of care details the administration of intravenous iron by steps.
Refer to the Tools section for the CIUSSS protocol.