Journal of Cancer Research and Immuno-Oncology
Open Access
ISSN: 2684-1266
+44-77-2385-9429
ISSN: 2684-1266
+44-77-2385-9429
MUN faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada
Review Article
Do the Canadian Triage Guidelines Identify the Urgency of Oncological Emergencies?
Author(s): Anas Alsharawneh* and Joy Maddigan
Background: Triage in an emergency department (ED) plays a pivotal role as the volume of ED visitors is
unpredictable. All ED patients are triaged to make sure that patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions are
seen immediately while others with more stable conditions are safe to wait.
Purpose: To examine the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) guidelines to determine if the urgency of
oncological emergencies can be prioritized appropriately using the CTAS guidelines.
Methods: We used the Complaint Oriented Triage (COT 2012), which is an interactive computerized CTAS tool, to
triage select oncological emergencies; superior vena cava syndrome, cardiac tamponade, tumor lysis syndrome, and
febrile neutropenia.
Results: Patients with cancer have a higher acuity.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2684-1266.20.6.121