Importance of Protocol Standards in the Preparation of Breast Sentinel Node Injections

During the manipulation of dose preparation, there is always the possibility of error. Errors can include, but are not limited to, loss of activity to be administered or risk of contamination. This research focuses on reducing the loss of activity in the preparation of breast sentinel node injections by setting a standard recorded dose. The recorded dose is the measurement of activity after all manipulations (the dilution and change of the needle). Improving the likelihood of accurate readings and strengthening the reliability of sentinel node identification can lead to improved patient outcomes and procedural effectiveness.