what to do for extravasations of NON-CHEMOTHERAPY injectable drugs
December 2011
Pharmacists are asking what to do for extravasations of NON-CHEMOTHERAPY injectable drugs.
Soft tissue can be damaged when certain IV meds leak out of blood vessels. Patients can have pain, burning, and erythema along the affected vein...followed by blistering, swelling, and necrosis.
Vesicants or irritants are more likely to cause tissue damage with extravasation.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive