How Do Medical Professionals Manage Critically Ill Cancer Patients?
Management of critically ill cancer patients requires a multidisciplinary approach:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Many critically ill patients are admitted to the ICU, where they receive constant monitoring and support. - Palliative Care: Focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. - Targeted Therapies: Such as immunotherapy or targeted chemotherapy, which can be more effective and less toxic than traditional treatments. - Nutritional Support: Ensuring the patient receives adequate nutrition, either orally or via feeding tubes.
