Management of Chemotherapy Extravasations, 157-Extravasation management | eviQ, 157-Extravasation management | eviQ, Management of Chemotherapy Extravasations, Extravasation: A Dreaded Complication of Chemotherapy Ann Oncol. 2003;14 Suppl 3:iii26-30. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdg744. Author D L Schrijvers 1 Affiliation 1 Department of Medical Oncology, AZ … Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials* / drug therapy, Extravasation is one of the most dreaded complications when administering chemotherapy. It is defined either as the escape of a chemotherapeutic agent from a vessel into the surrounding tissues by…
6/1/2003 · Educational article Extravasation: a dreaded complication of chemotherapy D.L. Schrijvers, Department of Medical Oncology, AZ Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium Department of Medical On, Extravasation is a problem for patient receiving chemotherapy. This will cause pain, ulcer, necrosis and might be a permanent disability. Extravasation is a leakage of a fluid or medicine to the …
4/14/2009 · Although it is an unusual problem, accidental extravasation of various types of drugs (as anticancer therapy) and chemical compounds is a feared complication that may lead to progressive tissue damage. 1 Leakage of these substances can cause severe skin necrosis and ulcerations which could require extensive surgical intervention and leave functional impairment as sequelae. 2, Although it is an unusual problem, accidental extravasation of various types of drugs (as anticancer therapy) and chemical compounds is a feared complication that may lead to progressive tissue damage.1Leakage of these substances can cause severe skin necrosis and ulcerations which could require extensive surgical intervention and leave functional impairment as sequelae.2, 1/1/2003 · Annals of Oncology : Official Journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology [01 Jan 2003, 14 Suppl 3:iii26-30], Extravasation is a dreaded complication of anticancer drugs and can be avoided through proper guidelines. Once extravasation occurs, tissue injury is inevitable but can be reduced with the proper antidote. All anticancer drugs should be infused by trained staff, and preferably in the oncology department only.
DATA SYNTHESIS: Extravasation is a potentially serious and severe complication of vesicant chemotherapy administration. A tool was designed to streamline documentation of patient symptoms, nursing interventions, patient education, and follow-up care after a suspected or actual extravasation .
