Hematology and Oncology Book

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Mouth Care in Cancer

Aka: Mouth Care in Cancer, Mouth Care in Terminally Ill Patients, Cancer Related Mouth Care
  1. General Measures
    1. Mouth Care is very important!
    2. Avoid drying agents (e.g. lemon-Glycerin swabs)
      1. See Xerostomia
  2. Management
    1. Dry Mouth or Thrush Prevention
      1. Hydrogen Peroxide at 1/4 strength
      2. Lemon Drops, Pineapple chunks, tart juices
    2. Treat Oral Thrush as needed
    3. Mucositis (radiation related)
      1. Lavage with saline and bicarbonate
      2. Gelclair
      3. Sucralfate
      4. Mylanta
      5. Viscous Lidocaine

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