Outpatient CAR-T: What Caregivers Do in the First 30 Days

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When CAR-T cell therapy is given as an outpatient, patients go home or to nearby lodging instead of staying in the hospital, which places greater responsibility on their caregivers. In this HealthTree video, we explain the clinic schedule, why a caregiver is needed around the clock, and what to monitor at home, including temperature and neurological changes. You'll also learn when to call the care team or 911, when an outpatient may still need to be admitted, and how caregiver responsibilities can change after day 15.

Part of HealthTree University's Caring with Confidence: A Practical Guide for CAR-T Caregivers course.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:32 What outpatient CAR-T means for caregivers

1:32 Outpatient treatment and clinic visits

3:34 Do caregivers need to be there 24/7?

4:19 Medications, nutrition and hydration

4:54 What to monitor at home

6:48 Recognizing neurological side effects (ICANS)

8:24 Should you keep a symptom log?

9:56 When to call the care team or 911

11:49 Can outpatients still be admitted?

13:12 How responsibilities change after day 15

15:24 Sharing caregiving responsibilities

16:10 Caregiver training

17:22 What to know before agreeing to be a caregiver

This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always follow your CAR-T care team's instructions.

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