Aplicación de hipotermia en extremidades en la prevención de la eritrodisestesia palmo-plantar secundaria a administración de doxorrubicina liposomal pegilada

Palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia or hand-foot syndrome is a side effect of some types of chemotherapy. This is skin toxicity not life-threatening for patients, but dose-limiting and with impact on Quality of Life. It appears as a painful erythema, often preceded by paresthesia in hand palms and feet soles, generating reddening, swelling and pain, and even the presence of phlyctenae. There are pharmacological measures for its prevention and control, but the application of cryotherapy can also be used. Nursing care is very important for symptom management, during treatment and relief of side effects. The objective of this article is to create awareness about palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia, as well as to offer the clinical experience associated with the use of preventive cryotherapy through a case report.