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Extravasation management.

Lisa Schulmeister1

  • 1FAAN, 282 Orchard Road, River Ridge, LA 70123-2648, USA. LisaSchulmeister@hotmail.com

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 19, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Managing vesicant extravasations requires awareness of limited evidence. Recommended treatments include specific antidotes and supportive care to prevent tissue damage from chemotherapy agents.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Vesicant chemotherapy agents can cause severe tissue damage upon extravasation.
  • Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe injury mechanisms of DNA-binding and non-binding vesicants.
  • To review current clinical management procedures for vesicant extravasations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of journal articles.
  • Analysis of published case reports.
  • Incorporation of personal clinical experience.

Main Results:

  • Limited evidence and consensus exist for vesicant extravasation management.

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  • Manufacturer-recommended antidotes: sodium thiosulfate for mechlorethamine and hyaluronidase for plant alkaloids.
  • Intravenous dexrazoxane shows efficacy in preventing necrosis from anthracycline extravasation; dimethyl sulfoxide requires further study.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurses must stay informed about evidence for extravasation treatment.
    • Nurses are vital in preventing, detecting, managing, and documenting these injuries.
    • Informed nurses act as patient advocates to minimize harm from vesicant extravasation.