The reasons for your visits to BMT Daycare will depend on your individual needs. Each patient is monitored and treated according to their specific history and current condition. For this reason, monitoring and treatment activities will vary from patient to patient. Your visits may include any the following:
Blood tests to monitor the growth of your new bone marrow or to assess other organ functions.
Vital signs and weights
Blood and/or platelet transfusions
Fluid and electrolyte infusions
IV medications or treatments such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals
Chemotherapy such as Melphalan or Cyclophosphamide
Blood or marrow transplant as an outpatient
Post transplant care
Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies
X-rays, CT scans and other diagnostic tests
Hickman® line insertion
Pamidronate infusions to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis that can be caused by steroids
To have any health problems or concerns assessed and treated
Hickman® line insertion
