By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Bolus admin of vesicant may be administered concurrently w fast running infusion of compatible IV fluid
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Check regularly s sx of extravasation eg swelling pain redness slow infusion rate
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Obtain a blood return always before each drug admin and regularly throughout bolus infusion
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 After cannulation check blood flow then flush w 10 mL NS or D5W and check for extravasation signs
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Use central venous access for vesicant drugs of long duration eg 12 24h
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Avoid cannulation in areas w lymphoedema sclerosis thrombosis or previous exposure to XRT
By vgreene, 10 September, 2021 Avoid cannulation over joints inner wrist lower extremities antecubital fossa dorsum of hand
