Infusate Challenges: Infiltration, Extravasation, and Phlebitis

Nurses are essential in preventing and/or mitigating medication administration complications. Understanding the chemical properties of infusates and the potential for patient harm when administering irritants and vesicants is imperative. Nurses must routinely assess vascular access devices (VADs), monitor each infusion for untoward effects, and be prepared to intervene immediately if complications arise. This session will address nurse assessment of VADs, safe administration practices for irritants and vesicants, and interventions for infiltration, extravasation, and phlebitis.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to describe safe administration practices and appropriate interventions in the event of infiltration, extravasation or phlebitis.

Britt Meyer, PhD, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, NE-BC

Duke University Hospital

Dr. Britt Meyer, chair of the Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation, leads the vascular access team at Duke University Hospital and presents nationally and internationally on a variety of infusion and vascular access topics. She is well-published in the specialty and is passionate about empowering clinicians to provide safe and effective care. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member for the East Carolina University School of Nursing.
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