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NHS Resolution presentation: Learning from extravasation claims (6 October 2023)

Summary

Extravasation is the leakage of intravenously administered solution into surrounding tissues, which can cause serious damage to the patient. There are multiple guidelines and local policies relating to extravasation injuries but not a singular national uniform policy. 

NHS Resolution share their recent slides on what can be learned from extravasation claims, presented at the IV Therapy Summit.

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IVsummitOctober2023NHSRextravasation.pdf

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