oncology

Oncology Clinical Guidelines

Comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guidelines for oncology practice — synthesized from multiple professional society recommendations covering vascular access, supportive care, safety, pain management, immunotherapy, and survivorship.

Oncology

Comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guidelines for oncology practice — vascular access, supportive care, safety, pain management, immunotherapy, and survivorship.

Part 4: Complication Prevention and Management

CLABSI prevention and treatment, catheter-associated thrombosis, occlusion management, extravasation, catheter malposition, pinch-off syndrome, and catheter damage in oncology CVAD patients.

Part 3: Catheter Maintenance Protocols

Flushing and locking protocols, dressing change procedures, needleless connector management, port access and deaccess procedures, blood sampling, and patency assessment for CVADs in oncology patients.

Part 2: Insertion Techniques and Site Care

Insertion site selection, ultrasound-guided placement, tip confirmation, skin antisepsis, dressing and securement, and site care protocols for central venous access devices in oncology patients.

Part 1: Device Selection and Patient Assessment

CVAD types and oncology-specific indications, patient assessment framework, vein selection in cancer patients, device selection algorithms, and special population considerations for central venous access in oncology.

Vascular Access Safety for Immunocompromised Patients

Vascular access safety guidance for immunocompromised patients — those receiving chemotherapy, transplant recipients, patients on immunosuppressants or biologics — including why infection risk is higher, stricter fever thresholds, enhanced precautions, and when to seek care immediately.

Hazardous Drug Management

Establishes comprehensive standards for the safe handling, preparation, administration, and disposal of hazardous drugs across all care settings, including PPE requirements, engineering controls, environmental monitoring, spill management, and medical surveillance programs.

Chemotherapy Infusion: What to Expect

A patient guide to chemotherapy infusion — what happens before, during, and after treatment, understanding the nadir and neutropenic precautions, managing side effects, and knowing when to seek urgent help.

Administration of Antineoplastic Therapy

Evidence-based standards for safe preparation, handling, and administration of antineoplastic medications including prescribing authorization, occupational safety and PPE requirements, closed system drug transfer devices, spill management, vesicant administration, and adverse reaction protocols.