Extravasation Symptoms Treatment And Prevention
Extravasation symptoms can vary by the types of drugs used. Some people experience irritant extravasation in which the surrounding skin is mildly irritated, while others experience vesicant extravasation in which skin injury is severe, possibly leading to tissue death (necrosis). This article explores the causes and symptoms of irritant and vesicant extravasation, including how they are treated and prevented. What Is Irritant Extravasation? Certain drugs in chemotherapy are classified as irritants because they can cause temporary, superficial injury to tissues....