Management of neurotoxicity syndrome complicated by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation bridge to chimeric antigen receptor T-Cell therapy: A case report.

Effectively addressing the challenges posed by relapsed and refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, particularly when employing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T therapy, requires a comprehensive approach to treatment and nursing. This case report emphasizes a nursing strategy focused on managing neurotoxicity post-CAR-T therapy. Nursing interventions include the identification of neurotoxicity symptoms, neuropsychiatric management, careful support during lumbar puncture and intrathecal administration, psychological assistance, and adaptive nutritional guidance.

The effect of a sweet potato, footbath, and acupressure intervention in preventing constipation in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndromes.

Constipation is a common health problem that adversely affects quality of life and the prognosis of hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The purpose of this study was to develop and test the sweet potato/footbath/acupressure massage (SFA) intervention as a safe treatment for prevention of constipation and to increase satisfaction with bowel emptying in hospitalized patients with ACS. The study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial with a sample of 93 patients (SFA group, n = 44; usual care group, n = 49).