When are Negative Pressure Rooms Used in Cancer Treatment?
Negative pressure rooms are used in several scenarios within cancer care:
- Bone Marrow Transplants: Patients undergoing bone marrow transplants are extremely vulnerable to infections. Negative pressure rooms provide a sterile environment to protect them. - Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy drugs can compromise the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections. - Radiation Therapy: In certain cases, patients receiving radiation therapy may also benefit from the added protection of a negative pressure room.
