Innovation in Cancer Care: Application of Lymphatic Mapping in Salivary Gland Tumors

Haowei Ti; Xijie Zhao; Yinuo Zhu

doi:10.54097/3k7z1951

Authors

Haowei Ti
Xijie Zhao
Yinuo Zhu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/3k7z1951

Keywords:

Cancer Care, Nursing Innovation, Salivary Gland Tumors, Lymphatic Mapping

Abstract

Subject: Application of lymphatic mapping in salivary gland tumors. Method: The method of lymph node localization for salivary gland tumors is to inject a radioactive isotope-containing colloid protein (Tc99m suffer colloid) around the primary tumor. The patient undergoes a nuclear medicine lymphoscintigraphy examination within 15 minutes to 2 hours after the injection, tracking the Tc99m to show the direction of the lymph nodes. The patient can go to the operating room 2-4 hours after the injection. The surgeon refers to the lymphoscintigraphy and uses a radioactive isotope detector to detect the location of the sentinel lymph nodes that accumulate Tc-99m. The sentinel lymph nodes are found through a 2-3 cm incision at the marked area and sent for pathological examination. Result: If the result is negative and there is no cancer cell infection, there is no need for extensive lymph node dissection. This can avoid many side effects caused by lymph node dissection! Discussion: Nurses can ensure the impact of accurate care on patient outcomes by establishing clear metrics and outcome measures related to the lymphatic mapping being implemented. Nurses can evaluate the effects of implementing innovations in several ways. This can include tracking patient questionnaires, medication errors, readmission rates, and other relevant metrics to assess the impact of innovative practices on patient outcomes. The practical applications of nursing innovation are broad and varied. Nurses can develop innovative models of care to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes, such as implementing telehealth programs or developing personalized care plans. Conclusion: In research, nurses can innovate by exploring new approaches, technologies, or interventions to address complex health problems.

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