Preparation of guidelines for the avoidance and treatment of extravasation due to antineoplastic drugs.
The preparation of guidelines that address antineoplastic drug administration is described. Vesicant drugs are identified, and specific techniques to avoid extravasation and tissue injury are included as are specific treatment recommendations for extravasation injury. The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary ad hoc task force that focused on a major objective of permitting particular treatments to be initiated immediately after extravasation is noted.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006801:Humans; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*