Transcription of Chemotherapy extravasation guideline
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Chemotherapy extravasation guideline WOSCAN September 2009 page 1 Chemotherapy extravasation guideline written by: WOSCAN Cancer Nursing and Pharmacy Group date written: September 2009 approved by: West of Scotland Cancer Advisory Network Clinical Leads Group review date: September 2012page 2 Chemotherapy extravasation in practiceContents page 3 Introduction Aims of this guideline Scope Responsibilities 4 Definitions 5 Classification of cytotoxic drugs 6 Prevention of extravasation Staff Patient Canullation site Administration via peripheral lines Administration via central lines 9 Detection of extravasation 10 General principles for the treatment of extravasation Peripheral lines Central lines Application of heat or cold to the area Flush-out technique 12 Pharmacological management of extravasation Corticosteroids Antidot
Chemotherapy extravasation guideline WOSCAN September 2009 page 3 Introduction Aims of this guideline > To provide evidence-based guidance or best practice in the absence of evidence, on all aspects of extravasation
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