title: Heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy--the challenges of bringing chemotherapy into surgery.
abstract: Heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIIC) was introduced at Altru Health System in August 2003 to offer the community a different treatment option for intraperitoneal carcinomatosis. The closed technique is performed to eliminate the risk of aerosolization and direct contact of the toxic chemotherapeutic agent with staff members. Implementing the HIIC procedure resulted in the creation of a comprehensive policy on chemotherapy precautions in surgery, which was the catalyst for implementing quality improvement initiatives throughout Altru Health System.
authors.affiliation: Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND, USA.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Foltz
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wavrin
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sticca
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000379:methods; D007318:Inservice Training; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000193:education; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents