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Morphine, Oxycodone Package Inserts Most Likely to Have Storage, Disposal Information
Investigators reviewed 6 opioid analgesics for package information on safe storage and disposal methods.
Root-Cause Analysis Reveals Better Recognition of Cancer-Related Suicide Triggers Is Needed
Researchers reviewed data from the VA National Center for Patient Safety RCA database to identify mental health triggers that may precipitate cancer-related suicides.
Nonresearch Physician Compensation Linked to Opioid Prescription Rates
Researchers examine the possible impact that opioid products marketed by the pharmaceutical industry may have on clinician prescribing rates.
Evidence-Based Practices, No CLABSIs Achieved Through Quality Improvement
Faced with an increasing CLABSI rate on their oncology unit, nurse leaders at this rural Northwest hospital surveyed their staff to identify the changes they needed to make. Implementing those changes resulted in a dramatic improvement in patient care outcomes.
Cancer Survivors May Be More Prone to Polypharmacy
In this study the records of 5,216 cancer survivors and 19,588 non-cancer controls were reviewed for patterns of prescription medication use and polypharmacy.
Use of Antiseptic Swabs Significantly Reduce Incidence of CLABSIs
Results of a cross-over trial presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference demonstrate the efficacy of antiseptic device swabs in reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in oncology patients with central venous catheters.
Novel Air Assisted Technology Reduces Pressure Injuries When Repositioning Patients
CNS-led team of investigators sought to determine if air-assisted technology could reduce patient, as well as nurse, injuries incurred when repositioning patients. Results were presented at the NACNS 2018 Annual Conference.
Gabapentin Improves Postoperative Opioid Cessation, But Not Pain Resolution
Compared with placebo, gabapentin administered pre- and postoperatively may reduce the time to postoperative opioid cessation, but was not shown to improve postoperative pain resolution.
High Opioid Use Linked to Shorter Cancer Survival, Increased Health Care Use
Researchers sought to determine the link between opioid use among patients with advanced cancer and health care use such as urgent care, inpatient, and emergency room visits.
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