Acute Infusion-Related Reactions: How to Recognize and Intervene When These Reactions Occur in Practice

Authors

Maura Price RN, BSN, OCN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2021

Publication Title

Clinical journal of oncology nursing

E-ISSN

1538-067X

Department(s)

Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

Keywords

hypersensitivity, infusion-related reaction, management, reaction

Abstract

Oncology nurses frequently encounter infusion-related reactions when administering cancer therapies. Knowing how to recognize and intervene during these reactions is essential to patient safety and quality care. This article reviews potential signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions, the pathophysiology behind these reactions, risk factors, and management strategies.

Volume

25

Issue

5

First Page

591

Last Page

594

DOI

10.1188/21.CJON.591-594

PubMed ID

34533514

Recommended Citation

Price, M. (2021). Acute Infusion-Related Reactions: How to Recognize and Intervene When These Reactions Occur in Practice. LVHN Scholarly Works. Retrieved from https://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/research-historical-works/27
DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.591-594