Acute complications of stem cell transplant.
OBJECTIVE
To provide a comprehensive review of the acute complications that occur during the first 100 days post stem cell transplant (SCT).


METHODS
Research studies, book chapters, websites, and articles.


CONCLUSIONS
Even though the outcomes for SCT continue to improve, the complications seen in the first 100 days post transplant are a significant cause of mortality. Astute nursing assessment with resultant early intervention improves treatment-related mortality.


CONCLUSIONS
Because SCT patients are seen in every oncology care setting, knowledge of these acute complications is essential to helping the nurse care for and educate SCT recipients.
Rimkus
Chris
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Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, 216 S. Kingshighway, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. cfr2614@bjc.org
D000208:Acute Disease; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality / Q000451:nursing; D019172:Transplantation Conditioning / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome