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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