This course is Lesson 6 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Diabetes Management and Cardiovascular Disease." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Patients at risk

A. Patient related
B. Drug Related

C. Iatrogenic

II. Types of chemotherapy
A. Irritants
B. Vesicants

III. Signs and Symptoms
A. Assessment
B. Documentation

IV. Treatment
A. Prevention
B. Irritant

C. Vesicant

1. Central line
2. Peripheral line


Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

Identify the signs and symptoms of Chemotherapy Extravasation.
Identify nursing assessment and diagnostic procedures for Chemotherapy Extravasation.
Describe treatment and nursing care associated with Chemotherapy Extravasation.