Podcast Description:

Join Eoin Tabb on the Irish Haematology Oncology Podcast as he unravels the critical role of drug sequencing in cancer treatment. Discover how the order of drug administration can impact patient safety, treatment efficacy, and overall well-being. Learn about the dangers of extravasation and how to safely administer vesicant drugs. Explore real-world case studies and gain insights from clinical trials that have shaped our understanding of optimal treatment protocols. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in oncology care.

Show Notes:

• Drug Sequencing in Cancer Treatment

• The importance of administering anti-cancer drugs in the correct order

• The impact of drug sequencing on treatment efficacy, side effects, and drug resistance

• The role of clinical trials in determining optimal drug sequences

• Real-world case studies illustrating the impact of drug sequencing

• Minimizing Infusion-Related Reactions

• Strategies for reducing the risk of infusion-related reactions

• The importance of premedication and vigilant monitoring

• Vesicants and Extravasation

• The dangers of extravasation and its potential complications

• Prioritizing the administration of vesicant drugs

• Using appropriate vascular access devices and meticulous administration techniques

• The "VIP Access" mnemonic for vesicant management

• Resources

• The Morales guide for drug administration sequences

• The "Chemotherapy Sequencing Chart"

  Relevant clinical trials and research studies as outlined in episode