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Review
. 2009 Jun;50(6):665-8.

Chemotherapy: managing side effects and safe handling

Valerie MacDonald  1
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Review

Chemotherapy: managing side effects and safe handling

Valerie MacDonald. Can Vet J. 2009 Jun.
No abstract available

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Chemotherapy agent drawn up in a sterile fumehood. Note that both gown and gloves are worn.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Once the chemotherapy agent is prepared, the syringe is placed in a labeled sealed plastic bag. This process prevents contamination of surfaces and provides a disposal for all used chemotherapy waste.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Demonstration of chemotherapy administration — note gown, gloves, and mask.
Figure 4a, 4b, 4c.
Figure 4a, 4b, 4c.
A mixed breed dog receiving chemotherapy for Stage III lymphoma developed a severe reaction after extravasation of doxorubicin that was noted at the time of the infusion. Images of the left thoracic limb demonstrate the appearance of the lesions at (a) 6 days, (b) 10 days, and (c) 17 days post-infusion. An amputation of the affected limb was performed at 21 days postinfusion. The dog had a permanent draining tract after amputation and was euthanized shortly after.
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