[The work of the nurse in administering cytostatics to the leukemic child].

Abstract

This study consisted in the observation of the technique of administration of antineoplastic drugs to children in the Department of Hematology and Oncology at "Pedro Borrás Astorga" Pediatric Hospital during January and February, 1989. A number of 50 techniques from which 96% were correct and only two (4%) were incorrect since there was a chemical phlebitis in the site of the venous puncture, was observed. It was proved that nursing staff is well trained for the development of this technique which requires maximal scientific skills to avoid complications in these patients. Adverse reactions shown by the patients with the administration of different antineoplastic drugs do not differ from what has been found in the literature.