Immediate management of chemotherapy extravasation - SLAP

STOP: the injection or intravenous infusion immediately.
LEAVE: the venous access device (VAD) in place.
ASPIRATE: any residual drug from VAD.
PLAN: call for assistance: notify medical officer, pharmacist or a senior nurse; collect the extravasation kit;
assess the affected area, trace with a marker pen, photograph the area; remove the IV cannula or port needle,
do not apply pressure; initiate appropriate drug specific management measures as per flowchart below.

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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