Intervenciones en la administración de medicamentos de alto riesgo: citotóxicos.

Cancer is one of the diseases that causes the highest mortality in the world, this type of treatment generates a number of side effects that, if not well treated, it's could cause serious damage to the patient's health. The correct handling of cytotoxic drugs is essential for patient safety; the aim is to prevent or reduce medication errors in order to improve the practice of nursing professionals. Although the recommendations for administering these drugs are very broad, the intention is to offer key points, for correct action in case of possible immediate toxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]