2016_Head & Neck COURSE BOOK

Issues related with chemotherapy

Cisplatin in the clinic

Cisplatin 100 mg/m2 in hospitalization Be sure the patient is not dehydrated before starting Hyperhydration to force the diuresis When the patient start to urinate, cisplatin can be started Monitor urine output and weight, add furosemide if needed

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Important to inform the patient to come back to the hospital rapidly if he/she cannot keep water to preserve kidney function