The use of the subcutaneous route as an alternative to drug treatment and hydration of cancer patients

Authors

  • Juliana Balbinot Reis Girondi Prefeitura Municipal de Florianópolis, Hospital Universitário e do Programa de Saúde da Família
  • Roberta Waterkemper Cepon, Hospital do Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas , Unidade de Cuidados Paliativos; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/reme.v9i4.50807

Keywords:

Injections Subcutaneous, Fluid Therapy, Education, Nursing

Abstract

This article is a theoretical discussion based on a bibliographic review and the practice of the authors on the use of the subcutaneous route as an alternative to drug treatment and hydration of cancer patients. It intends to report experience in a public hospital in Florianópolis, State of Santa Catarina. This study shows the importance of this route and the role of nurses in educating health professionals, patients and their families on the maintenance of the system.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2005)

Section

Revisao Teorica

How to Cite

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The use of the subcutaneous route as an alternative to drug treatment and hydration of cancer patients. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2005 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Oct. 9];9(4). Available from: https://periodicos-des.cecom.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50807

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