title: Extravasation: prevention, recognition and management.
abstract: This article provides readers with an overview of extravasation, including risk factors and management strategies. The importance of accurate reporting and documentation is also highlighted, particularly as patients will often require follow-up care and may take legal action as a result of extravasation injury.
authors.affiliation: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey. lisa.dougherty@rmh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000931:Antidotes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017679:Cryotherapy; D003663:Decision Trees; D020878:Device Removal; D004282:Documentation; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes; D007509:Irritants