For all intents and purposes, infiltration and extravasation could be the same thing, except for one major difference. Listen in to the first episode of the series to find out why early identification of infiltration and extravasation is key to the prevention of potentially devastating complications.

Guest:
Britt Meyer Ph.D., RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, NE-BC
Nurse Manager Operations- Vascular Access Team 
Duke University Medical Center

Knowing how to treat infusion therapy-related complications means recognizing the signs and symptoms. Identifying the problem as early as possible will significantly impact positive patient outcomes. Treating the sequelae of unrecognized complications can be costly, result in poor outcomes, and decrease patient satisfaction.

For all intents and purposes, infiltration and extravasation could be the same thing, except for one major difference. Listen in to the first episode of the series to find out why early identification of infiltration and extravasation is key to the prevention of potentially devastating complications.

Information and resources:
Journal of Infusion Nursing Volume 40 Number 1. January/February 2017
“Development of an Evidence-Based List of Noncytotoxic Vesicant Medications and Solutions”
Infusion Nurses Society Vesicant Task Force

Download your copy of “Noncytotoxic Vesicant Medications and Solutions” from the INS LEARNING CENTER. Log in at the INS website: www.ins1.org