What is extravasation? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment
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Extravasation, the inadvertent leakage of intravenous (IV) fluids or medications from a vein into the surrounding tissue, is a recognized risk in clinical practice, with reported rates ranging from 0.1% to 6% in some patient populations. Knowing what is extravasation and its potential severity is critical for patient safety and preventing long-term complications, particularly with powerful vesicant drugs used in chemotherapy.
