Dear Ruth,
Usually, a small amount of air in an iv line doesn't cause a problem, it is
important to remove as much as possible though. As to what happens when an
iv backs up, it is often caused by what we call 'tissueing' basically what
happens is the canula comes out of the vein and there is no where for the
fluid to go, so it (and your blood!) moves up the iv line. It sounds much
worse than it is. Most often a new line is inserted. Thee are other
problems which can do the same thing, but none of these are medically too
worrying. However, when you are the patient, it is a totally different
story, EVERYTHING is scary when you don't understand what is going on, or
why a procedure is done a certain way.... As for chemo treatments, here in
Australia, there is a lot of debate on which order drugs should be given.
Some say it doesn't make a difference, Others (myself included) feel that
they should be given in the most effective (and least side-effects) order.
I have rambled a bit, but I hope some of this helps. I'll get off my soap
box now.
Love
Marianne
xxxx
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> From: Ruth Devine <drruth@onlinemac.com>
> To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
> Subject: Re: [MOL] Onc-Chemo-3
> Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998 11:16 AM
>
> Hi Marianne,
> Thanks for the advice and caring. I will try not to let anyone do that
to
> me, but you kind of feel at their mercy while going through the
treatments.
> I had an IV "backup" on me several years ago. I don't really know what
> happens, just know that it caused quite a comotion. What does happen
when
> an IV goes dry or gets air in the line?
> Thanks again for caring.
> Ruth
>
> ----------
> > Dear Ruth,
> > That was absolutely shabby treatment by the nurse, and being busy was
no
> > excuse. As an enrolled nurse and a degree student, I would NEVER behave
as
> > she/he did. Don't put up with that sort of thing again, ever. Just like
> > doctors, if you don't like your nurse, ask for (demand if necessary)
> > another one.
> > Marianne
> > xxx
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Ruth Devine <drruth@onlinemac.com>
> > > To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
> > > Subject: Re: [MOL] Onc-Chemo-3
> > > Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998 2:54 AM
> > >
> > > Hi Bob,
> > > We must be on the schedule for chemo and sounds like same treatment.
I
> > had
> > > my 3rd treatment on the 14th. Sorry I haven't kept up with reponses,
> but
> > > have tried to read mail and saved to go back and reply. I lost at
least
> > > one days messages though.
> > > This last treatment seemed to take more out of me for about a week.
> > > Started feeling better on Wednesday, then came back stronger than I
have
> > > before. There really wasn't anything in particular more severe,
> probably
> > > more fatique and a general yukky feeling.
> > > I know you had questioned the protocol of administering the different
> > > drugs. I had to go to another office in another town of my onc for
this
> > > treatment. Much bigger facility and as you had said "all the bells
and
> > > whistles". The rooms were more private, however, with the biggest
> > seating
> > > five, I think. My daughter was with me, so we took a private room
with
> a
> > > comfy recliner, tv and vcr.
> > > The nurse caring for me seemed to be making several blunders ( she
was
> > very
> > > busy, but no excuse). I always have a fear when the IV bag is empty,
so
> > I
> > > started ringing when the bag was getting low. She didn't get there
and
> > air
> > > got in my IV line. She said she had a magical way the get rid of it,
> > which
> > > did not work.
> > > She also told me she had a different way of mixing the taxol, leaving
it
> > > thicker and more sticky? The taxol was going too slow, so she would
> open
> > > the drip and it would cause severe pain in my arm. She ended up
putting
> > > the IV in three different places.
> > > She also forgot to give me one of the drugs, something that
counteracts
> > the
> > > side effects of the taxol, until almost the end. Instead of putting
it
> > > through the drip, she injected it directly into the IV site.
> > > I don't know if it was just all in my head that her blunders caused
me
> to
> > > feel worse, or if she did not follow proper protocol which did affect
my
> > > reactions.
> > > Next time I will take my wellness journal to document each event.
The
> > > doctor was too busy to see me, so I will have many questions for him
on
> > my
> > > next visit.
> > > I am just thankful that I feel so much better now. Hope you are
feeling
> > > just as well and sorry to hear of your other family medical problems.
> > > Stay in touch!
> > > Ruth
> > >
> > > ----------
> > > > Good morning all,
> > > > Yesterday I had my three week appt with my oncologist as well
as
> > my
> > > three
> > > > week treatment of Taxol-Carboplatin. I am happy to announce that
> > > everything is
> > > > fine.
> > > >
> > > > This was to have had the potential of being my last
treatment.
> > > Initially
> > > > we would
> > > > be making appts for MRIs,etc. But because of the nature of my
> > > > cancer,(metastized
> > > > adenocarcinoma of unknown primary with malignant pleural effussion)
My
> > Onc
> > > > elected to schedual me for two more post graduate treatments of
Chemo.
> > He
> > > felt
> > > > the Chemo had a definite positive effect on the fluid
build-up,(there
> > has
> > > been
> > > > no
> > > > fluid build-up.yeaaaaaaa!!!!)
> > > >
> > > > He also felt that at this time the MRI to check the 1 cm
> > metasticy
> > > at
> > > > the base
> > > > of my spine, might also be a waste of time.I agreed. So we will
stick
> > > with the
> > > > chemo
> > > > for two more sessions and take it from there.
> > > >
> > > > I am administered my chemo in the friendly confines of my
> > > > ONCs,facility.
> > > > This room has all the bells and whistles and confortablly
accomodates
> > > > approxmately
> > > > ten customers.
> > > >
> > > > Myself being the junior member at yesterdays sitting, I do
> > have
> > > one
> > > > question
> > > > to ask. Is it normal for me with my limited dance-card punchings to
> > have
> > > had
> > > > full
> > > > control of the television remote control?? Keep in mind ,that
before
> > you
> > > reply
> > > > , I had
> > > > control of the remote for the full 5 hours!!!!
> > > >
> > > > Now I ask you , Is this Guiness Record material???
> > > >
> > > > My thoughts and prayers are with you all for health and
> > > happiness.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Nice Talking With You
> > > > Bob g
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