Summary
Extravasation is the unintentional leakage of vesicant fluids or medications from the vein into the surrounding tissue. This can cause harm and lead to complications for the patient.
This guide, produced by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, includes:
- Introduction
- Aim
- Definition of terms
- Risk factors
- Assessment
- Management
- Irrigation Procedure
- Follow-up/Review
- Special considerations
- Evidence Table
- Companion documents
- References
Extravasation injury management (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)
https://www.rch.org.au/rchcpg/hospital_clinical_guideline_index/Extravasation_injury_management/
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