Summary
Extravasation injuries occur when some intravenous drugs leak outside the vein into the surrounding tissue causing trauma. This leaflet describes the risks posed by extravasation to patients, the extent of the problem in the NHS and what is currently being done to reduce the risk of avoidable harm.
The leaflet sets out the action to prevent, recognise, treat and report extravasation which is urgently needed. It emphasises the importance of all suspected extravasation injuries being reported and investigated, with reviews undertaken to learn and take action to prevent harm to future patients.
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Extravasation_apatientsafetypriority.pdf
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