Use Auxiliary Labels to Prevent Extravasation Injuries

October 2015

You can help reduce patient harm from "extravasation" of IV meds.

When certain meds leak from an IV line they can cause pain, redness, and swelling...and possibly blistering and tissue death.

Familiarize yourself with common culprits...dopamine, vasopressin, calcium, promethazine, etc. Keep in mind, cisplatin and other chemo agents that are "vesicants" can cause the worst injuries.

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IV Medications Watch for Chemo Drugs that can "Melt" IV Supplies

Use Auxiliary Labels to Prevent Extravasation Injuries

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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