title: Nursing perspectives on intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
abstract: During the past decade, a number of studies have established that there is a considerable pharmacologic advantage to direct intraperitoneal instillation of chemotherapy for treatment of cancer confined to the abdominal cavity. This article explores the history, present status, and future directions of intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The therapeutic advantages, various chemotherapeutic agents used, delivery systems, administration procedures, toxic effects, and nursing management are addressed.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Hoff
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000451:nursing*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents