Title

Finding the Missing Pieces: Comprehensive Cerebellar Assessments with Cytarabine Administration

Authors

Tara Hinnenkamp, CentraCare HealthFollow

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Description

A study conducted at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center found that one in four nurses felt there were widespread inconsistencies with cerebellar assessments. One of every two nurses felt the current assessment was incomplete and the patient may be suffering as a result. Nurses need to have the means to accurately and consistently assess and document neurological changes noted with Cytarabine administration.

Publication Date

2016

Keywords

neurologic examination, nursing assessment, cytarabine, neurotoxicity, cerebellar toxicity, chemotherapy

Disciplines

Other Nursing

Recommended Citation

Hinnenkamp, Tara, "Finding the Missing Pieces: Comprehensive Cerebellar Assessments with Cytarabine Administration" (2016). Nursing Posters. 59.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/nursing_posters/59