Medicine

S. Mullin, M. Beckwith, L. Tyler

2000.1.1Hospital Pharmacy

DOI: 10.1177/001857870003500105

tlooto Summary

This program is to inform the participant of practical ways to prevent, identify, and manage the extravasation of anti-neoplastic agents.

Abstract

Goal The goal of this program is to inform the participant of practical ways to prevent, identify, and manage the extravasation of anti-neoplastic agents. Objectives At the completion of this program the participant will be able to: 1. List antineoplastic agents known to be vesicants or irritants. 2. Identify the signs and symptoms of extravasation injury. 3. Recommend a procedure for the safe administration of vesicant medications. 4. Describe the appropriate management of antineoplastic-induced extravasation injury.

Citation format

MULLIN, S.; BECKWITH, M.; TYLER, L. Prevention and management of antineoplastic extravasation injury. Hospital Pharmacy, 2000, 35(1): 57–76.