TY - JOUR
T1 - Pulmonary toxicities of cancer therapy.
AU - Chernecky, C.
AU - Sarna, L.
PY - 2000/9
Y1 - 2000/9
N2 - Toxicity of the pulmonary region in persons with cancer can have singular or multidimensional causes. The seven distinct pulmonary toxicities are embolism, edema, pleural effusion, fibrosis, alveolitis, bronchiolitis obliterans, and radiation-induced pneumonitis. Although difficult to diagnose, all of these toxicities can be minimized by early assessment and immediate interventions. Astute nursing assessments and comprehensive treatment can make a difference in quality and quantity of life.
AB - Toxicity of the pulmonary region in persons with cancer can have singular or multidimensional causes. The seven distinct pulmonary toxicities are embolism, edema, pleural effusion, fibrosis, alveolitis, bronchiolitis obliterans, and radiation-induced pneumonitis. Although difficult to diagnose, all of these toxicities can be minimized by early assessment and immediate interventions. Astute nursing assessments and comprehensive treatment can make a difference in quality and quantity of life.
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U2 - 10.1016/s0899-5885(18)30094-7
DO - 10.1016/s0899-5885(18)30094-7
M3 - Review article
C2 - 11855233
AN - SCOPUS:0034286274
SN - 0899-5885
VL - 12
SP - 281
EP - 295
JO - Critical care nursing clinics of North America
JF - Critical care nursing clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -
