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Peripheral cannula complication โ ๏ธ ๐ฉบ
โ ๏ธ ๐ฉบ Peripheral cannula complication
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Pain, swelling, erythema, leakage or infiltration at vascular access.
๐ First actions
Stop infusion, assess extravasation risk, remove cannula when indicated and follow local drug-specific guidance.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Document site, medication infused and incident; involve tissue viability/plastics for severe vesicants.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Some extravasated drugs require antidotes and time-sensitive management.
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