黑料网

Journal of Oncology Research and Treatment
黑料网

Our Group organises 3000+ Global Events every year across USA, Europe & Asia with support from 1000 more scientific Societies and Publishes 700+ 黑料网 Journals which contains over 50000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members.

黑料网 Journals gaining more Readers and Citations
700 Journals and 15,000,000 Readers Each Journal is getting 25,000+ Readers

This Readership is 10 times more when compared to other Subscription Journals (Source: Google Analytics)
  • Short Communication   
  • J Oncol Res Treat, Vol 9(3)
  • DOI: 10.4172/aot.1000275

Chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit: A Lifesaving Procedure

Chermette Margaux*
Department of Cancer Research, University of Paris, Paris, France
*Corresponding Author: Chermette Margaux, Department of Cancer Research, University of Paris, Paris, France, Email: margaux.chermette@wandoo.fr

Received: 29-Apr-2024 / Manuscript No. AOT-24-133520 / Editor assigned: 02-May-2024 / PreQC No. AOT-24-133520 (PQ) / Reviewed: 16-May-2024 / QC No. AOT-24-133520 / Revised: 23-May-2024 / Manuscript No. AOT-24-133520 (R) / Published Date: 30-May-2024 DOI: 10.4172/aot.1000275

Description

Chemotherapy is a mainstay of cancer treatment that is increasingly given to severely sick cancer patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The administration of chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) poses distinct problems and possibilities for oncologists and critical care experts, despite being conventionally linked with outpatient clinics or inpatient oncology wards [1] . To maximize results and reduce problems in this high-acuity setting, this life-saving surgery necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, attentive observation, and careful consideration of patient-specific circumstances [2].

Chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) necessitates a thorough clinical examination and careful evaluation of the patient's overall health, taking into account organ function, comorbidities, disease status, and underlying cancer diagnosis [3]. Cancer patients who are critically unwell frequently have complicated medical conditions that demand for immediate attention and close observation, such as sepsis, organ failure, or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Intensivists, oncologists, and other multidisciplinary ICU team members work closely together to create customized treatment programs that are suited to each patient's unique requirements and care objectives [4].

In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the choice to start chemotherapy is influenced by a number of criteria, such as the patient's cancer diagnosis, disease stage, treatment objectives, and expected benefits compared to risks of medication. Chemotherapy administered in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may be necessary in certain circumstances to manage complications related to cancer [5]. These complications may include tumor lysis syndrome, hypercalcemia of malignancy, or malignant spinal cord compression, which require prompt attention to avoid additional morbidity or death. Furthermore, chemotherapy may be necessary for critically sick patients with active cancer in order to slow the growth of the tumor, relieve symptoms, or increase overall survival, especially when the cancer is hematologic or solid and aggressive. Numerous criteria, including as the patient's renal and hepatic function, hemodynamic stability, nutritional state, and therapeutic tolerance, affect the choice of chemotherapy drugs and dose regimens in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) [6]. Patients who are critically unwell and have limited organ function or hemodynamic instability may benefit more from chemotherapy drugs with decreased renal clearance or less cardiopulmonary toxicity. To reduce treatmentrelated problems and maximize therapeutic results, dose modifications, supportive drugs, and preventive measures including growth factors and antiemetics are frequently used [7].

Chemotherapy patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) require close monitoring in order to evaluate treatment response, watch for side effects, and quickly address problems. In this population, hematologic toxicity, infectious complications, and organ dysfunction brought on by chemotherapy are significant concerns that necessitate close observation of vital signs, laboratory results, and clinical condition. In order to preserve patient stability and reduce treatmentrelated toxicity, supportive care techniques including fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, antimicrobial therapy, and hemodynamic support are essential parts of Intensive Care Unit (ICU)-based chemotherapy procedures [8]. Important ethical questions about informed consent, treatment objectives, and end-of-life care conversations are brought up when chemotherapy is administered in the critical care unit. Because of their medical conditions, critically sick patients may not be able to make decisions about their own care, therefore family members or legal guardians must make decisions on their behalf. In order to effectively communicate with patients and their families about the possible effects of chemotherapy administered in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on overall prognosis and quality of life, clinicians must be upfront and honest about all associated risks, benefits, and uncertainties [9].

Conclusion

In a high-acuity situation, chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) offers the possibility of disease management, symptom alleviation, and increased survival. Chemotherapy is a potentially lifesaving technique for critically sick cancer patients. Successful ICUbased chemotherapy procedures must include multidisciplinary cooperation, cautious patient selection, customized treatment planning, and constant monitoring. Healthcare professionals may improve results, lessen suffering, and give cancer patients compassionate care during periods of critical illness by addressing the special possibilities and challenges related to giving chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

References

Citation: Margaux C (2024) Chemotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit: A Lifesaving Procedure. J Oncol Res Treat. 9:275. DOI: 10.4172/aot.1000275

Copyright: © 2024 Margaux C. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

International Conferences 2024-25
 
Meet Inspiring Speakers and Experts at our 3000+ Global

Conferences by Country

Medical & Clinical Conferences

Conferences By Subject

Top