Infiltrations/Extravasations

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Stacie Ethington
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Infiltrations/Extravasations

Hello.

I'm wondering what occurs at your organization when a vascular access device infiltrates/extravasates. If the agent that infiltrated/extravasated has an antidote, do you always use it or is it based on severity of the event?

I appreciate your guidance,
Stacie Ethington
Nebraska Medicine