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Extravasation Injuries: A Trivial Injury Often Overlooked with Disastrous Consequences
1Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
World Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 17, 2020
Summary
Extravasation injuries from intravenous infusions can cause severe complications. Early recognition and treatment, particularly by plastic surgeons, are crucial for limb salvage and minimizing long-term damage.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Wound Healing
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Parenteral infusions (chemotherapy, nutrition, imaging) are common.
- Extravasation injuries, though infrequent, pose significant risks.
- Timely management is critical to prevent severe complications.
Observation:
- Extravasation injuries can lead to skin necrosis, gangrene, and tissue defects.
- Delayed recognition and treatment exacerbate tissue damage and functional loss.
- Plastic surgeons play a vital role in reconstructing these injuries.
Findings:
- Early detection and intervention are key to salvaging affected extremities.
- Prompt treatment minimizes morbidity associated with extravasation.
- Individualized treatment plans involving debridement, skin grafts, and flaps are necessary.
Implications:
- Effective management of extravasation injuries can prevent long-term disability.
- Minimizing complications reduces patient suffering and healthcare costs.
- Proper documentation and prompt action can mitigate medicolegal risks.
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