Extravasation of chemotherapy is a rare devastating, cutaneous complication associated with administration of intravenous chemotherapy1 Extravasation of chemotherapeutic agents can cause significant morbidity to already arduous chemotherapy regimens1 Traditional treatment of extravasation is largely conservative in nature using compression, elevation, and(see contrast agent extravasation procedure by clicking link at top of page) X € Streak formation Irinotecan X € Palpable venous cord Lorazepam X € Pain at access site with erythema /edema Magnesium Sulfate X € Streak formation, Palpable venous cord >1" Mannitol* X X Mechlorethamine* X X Melphalan X X Metoprolol X X Mitomycin XExtravasation is a potentially serious unintended event associated with IV drug administration Prevention of extravasation through proper administration of IV medications is important to limit the risk of extravasation When extravasation does occur, management is largely supportive and nonpharmacologic in nature
Management Of Chemotherapy Extravasations
