Andreas Jurkscheit, Carsten Hermes, Daniel Marqueses, David Wittkamp
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Abstract
Background: With the rising incidence of cancer, the number of oncological patients in intensive care units (ICUs) is steadily increasing. Treatment-related complications, multiorgan failure, and age-related comorbidities contribute to this trend, requiring highly specialized intensive nursing care.
Objectives: How can intensive care nursing for oncological patients be optimized while considering clinical, ethical, and psychosocial aspects?
Methods: This work is based on a structured literature review of current studies, guidelines, and nursing science publications related to the care of cancer patients in critical care settings.
Results: Common reasons for ICU admission include respiratory insufficiency, infections, gastrointestinal complications, and treatment-induced side effects. Intensive care nurses play a central role in infection prevention, respiratory support, nutritional management, and skin integrity care. In addition to clinical expertise, they are key in communication, psychosocial support, and ethical decision-making processes.
Conclusion: The intensive care of oncological patients is complex and requires interdisciplinary collaboration. Not only technical competence but also ethical awareness, structured communication, and emotional support are essential for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the ICU.
期刊介绍:
Medizinische Klinik – Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin is an internationally respected interdisciplinary journal. It is intended for physicians, nurses, respiratory and physical therapists active in intensive care and accident/emergency units, but also for internists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, neurologists, and pediatricians with special interest in intensive care medicine.
Comprehensive reviews describe the most recent advances in the field of internal medicine with special focus on intensive care problems. Freely submitted original articles present important studies in this discipline and promote scientific exchange, while articles in the category Photo essay feature interesting cases and aim at optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. In the rubric journal club well-respected experts comment on outstanding international publications. Review articles under the rubric "Continuing Medical Education" present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice. The rubrics "Nursing practice" and "Physical therapy" round out the information.