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The Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast

Episode 083: Pharmacology 101: Capstone (REBOOT!)

Nov 29, 2023
Pharmacist Renee McAllister discusses managing extravasation accidents, pharmacy operations, ideal body weight vs. AUC, giving G-CSF, and supportive care tips in hematology and oncology. They also emphasize the importance of staffing and safety checks in administering inpatient chemo, relying on primary sources for drug information, and the role of pharmacists in chemotherapy management.
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Quick takeaways

  • GCSF support is essential for preventing febrile neutropenia during neutropenic chemotherapy.
  • Pharmacy operations for chemotherapy involve multiple pharmacists and technicians who verify doses, compound medications, and conduct quality checks.

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GCSF Prophylaxis and Extravization Management

Febrile neutropenia risk determines the need for GCSF prophylaxis. NCCN guidelines provide recommendations based on the level of metagenicity. Extravization management is difficult to find information on, but institutional guidelines and drug monographs should be consulted.

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