Cancer Oncology
Research from University of Colorado reveals new findings on cancer oncology
Published in Blood Weekly, July 23rd, 2009
New investigation results, 'The impact of dry versus moist heat on peripheral IV catheter insertion in a hematology-oncology outpatient population,' are detailed in a study published in Oncology Nursing Forum. In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine whether dry versus moist heat application to the upper extremity improves IV insertion rates. Two-group, randomized, controlled clinical design."
"An academic cancer infusion center in the western United States.Sample: 136 hematologic outpatients with cancer or other malignancies. Participants were randomly assigned to dry or moist heat with warmed towels wrapped around...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-07-23)
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