Diseases
extravasation treatment
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Overview
The leakage of blood, lymph, or other fluid, such as an anticancer drug, from a blood vessel or tube into the tissue around it. It is also used to describe the movement of cells out of a blood vessel into tissue during inflammation or metastasis (the spread of cancer).
Symptoms
- increased swelling
- open sores
- blistering
- skin discoloration
Causes
- repeatedly using the same veins for cannulation
- fragile veins
- drugs with a ph less than 5 or greater than 9
Risk factors
- drugs that cause the vein to constrict or spasm
- differences in osmotic pressure
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- signs and symptoms.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is extravasation treatment?
The leakage of blood, lymph, or other fluid, such as an anticancer drug, from a blood vessel or tube into the tissue around it. It is also used to describe the movement of cells out of a blood vessel into tissue during inflammation or metastasis (the spread of cancer).
What are the symptoms of extravasation treatment?
increased swelling, open sores, blistering, skin discoloration
What causes extravasation treatment?
repeatedly using the same veins for cannulation; fragile veins; drugs with a ph less than 5 or greater than 9
Which medicines are used for extravasation treatment?
phentolamine
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