What to do if extravasation occurs?
If extravasation occurs, the injection should be stopped immediately and the IV tubing disconnected. Avoid applying pressure to the site, and do not flush the line. Leave the original catheter in place, and attempt to aspirate as much of the infiltrated drug as possible.
What drug is used for extravasation?
Sodium thiosulfate is recommended as an effective antidote for mechlorethamine cisplatin. Hyaluronidase has been recommended for extravasation of vinca alkaloids [9].
What is the antidote for DAUNOrubicin?
3.3. 2 Antidotes and Treatments for Extravasation
| Compress Required | |
|---|---|
| Dactinomycin DAUNOmycin (DAUNOrubicin) DOXOrubicin Epirubicin Mitoxantrone | COLD |
| VinBLAStine VinCRIStine Vinorelbine | WARM |
Is daunorubicin and doxorubicin same?
Daunorubicin and doxorubicin are medicines which are used to kill cancer cells. You may hear daunorubicin called daunomycin or “dauno” or by its brand name, Cerubidine. Daunorubicin comes in an injection form. You may hear doxorubicin called “doxo” or by its brand name, Adriamycin.
What steps will the nurse take to treat the infiltrated IV site?
Treatment
- Stop the infusion.
- Remove the IV.
- Mark the outline affected area with a marker.
- Photograph the affected area.
- Apply a hot or cold compress based on the type of IV fluid infiltrated.
- Elevate the extremity.
- Inject medication into the subcutaneous tissue.
What is daunorubicin used for?
Daunorubicin is used with other chemotherapy drugs to treat a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML; a type of cancer of the white blood cells). Daunorubicin is also used with other chemotherapy drugs to treat a certain type of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL; a type of cancer of the white blood cells).
What happens when IV infiltrates?
An infiltrated IV (intravenous) catheter happens when the catheter goes through or comes out of your vein. The IV fluid then leaks into the surrounding tissue. This may cause pain, swelling, and skin that is cool to the touch.
How do you treat an infiltrated IV?
What is the best treatment for an extravasation?
Some possible treatments are: 1 Elevate the site as much as possible to help reduce swelling. 2 Apply a warm or cold compress (depending on the fluid) for 30 minutes every 2-3 hours to help reduce swelling and discomfort. 3 Medication-If recommended, medicine for extravasations is given within 24 hours for best effect.
What should I do if I have BV?
It is important that you take all of the medicine prescribed to you, even if your symptoms go away. A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV may recur even after treatment. Treatment may also reduce the risk for some STDs. Male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV generally do not need to be treated.
What is the treatment for vesicoureteral reflux?
Surgery. Surgery for vesicoureteral reflux repairs the defect in the valve between the bladder and each affected ureter. A defect in the valve keeps it from closing and preventing urine from flowing backward.
What is vesicant extravasation?
These two terms defined by the Infusion Nurses Society means: Vesicant – an agent capable of causing blistering, tissue sloughing or necrosis when it escapes from the intended vascular pathway into surrounding tissue. Extravasation – the inadvertent infiltration of vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue.