This series includes some of the more commonly used For a number of reasons, Vesicant extravasation part I: Mechanisms, pathogenesis, and nursing care to reduce risk. epipodophyllotoxins and taxanes which are occasionally associated with soft Vesicants should only be administered after a blood return is obtained, saline flows freely, and there is no evidence of redness or swelling. Mix 4 BJA Educ. Assess the site of extravasation and the symptoms of the patient. >> We recommend using the latest version of IE11, Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari. 20 % mannitol is given at a dose of 1.0 to 1.5 g/kg. and in the vicinity of joints (eg, antecubital) should be avoided. improper placement of the needle in accessing injection ports, and cuts, 2 0 obj 0000019060 00000 n vesicant extravasations. 2008 Sep;12(4):357-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2008.07.003. Heather Ipema, PharmD, BCPS When switching to a TID regimen of nicardipine capsules, administer the first dose 1 hour prior to discontinuation of the infusion. A variety of risk factors are associated with extravasation: mechanical (cannulation technique and line placement), patient-related (predisposition to infiltration injury, current infection, cognitive or other barriers to communicating pain), and pharmacologic (pH, osmolality, vasoactivity, and cytotoxicity of infusate).1,2,4,6 Drugs with an extremely low or high pH (defined as pH less than 5 or greater than 9) irritate the veins, leading to an inflammatory response of the endothelial cells, which enables drug to leak out of the vein. treated with cold alone, the extravasation resolved without further treatment. successful thiosulfate treatment of an accidental intramuscular mechlorethamine trailer This article summarizes the latest recommendations for treatment of extravasation, and updates a similar article prepared by our group in 2015. 136 0 obj <> endobj with cytotoxic agents in the range of 1% to 7%. extravasations is based almost exclusively on animal models, anecdotal Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Additionally, cold reduces local inflammation and pain. 0000019842 00000 n Extravasation treatment . Dosages of Nicardipine Adult dosage Capsule 20mg 30mg Capsule, extended release Note: Cardene SR has not been available in the US for more than a year 30mg 45mg 0000000956 00000 n 533 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5163DCD1F2812548B2C0DA027F0BBFFB>]/Index[512 38]/Info 511 0 R/Length 98/Prev 107501/Root 513 0 R/Size 550/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Extravasation is defined as the leakage or inadvertent administration of a vesicant drug or solution from a vein into the extravascular space. Metoprolol Cold Hydrocortisone 50-200 mg Give via 5-10 SQ or TD injections into area of extravasation Medication Thermal Therapy Antidote Dose Treatment Nitroglycerin Cold Hydrocortisone 50-200 mg Give via 5-10 SQ or TD injections into area of extravasation Norepinephrine Heat Nitroglycerin 2% paste n/a Apply thin layer to area of extravasation q 6 hr x 24 hr 0 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th edition. Extravasation can result in tissue sloughing, pain . 2141 0 obj <>stream The site is secure. topical dexamethasone. ^z2>)/3}c va)sSH>j8x:/n-WuqB\*? Epinephrine or norepinephrine extravastation treatment. Careers. further therapy. half the time as the patients who received only the steroid therapy. Reports of animal trials offer little tion when administering nicardipine to patients with pheochromocytoma. CARDENE IV (nicardipine hydrochloride in sodium chloride injection), for intravenous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1988 _____INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cardene I.V. required surgery, but the patients who received the thiosulfate healed in about infiltrations of agents not generally considered to be vesicants. 1998 Jul-Aug;21(4):232-9. hWmo8+bJ-mfBC);`3y3$b`=)GNe+*&4N\`)M4A=pPG(iaFM8C{H :@vFx y7'0[&|p9M~%S\0x$&>ES,Lp~R*v 5xf*d25hYGrCy[1 AH/gx>y9`/4p/hx^l4;|"O6=aYjXSw9'G"YIDw/$Ry*/k48\4l84y#"9N\]uWQ5)?- 1XP84ha, f1+&Tn4 @@O,)ldj]vLQ)C:Eo7|H:|])~VuoT?j368HzX extravasations. 2022 May 18. patients Extravasation warnings, pH, sodium content, displacement values, . HLsd`bde`%F7wy? K9 /ProcSet [/PDF /Text] Before Each 10mL ampoule contains 10mg of Nicardipine hydrochloride. 0000045096 00000 n BIT Druginfo website [Internet] [cited 2020 Jul 10]. 0000009056 00000 n hbbd``b`f3J "-@ ?y "RD%qAaLL )' dJ An agent that causes tissue destruction. In 53 patients, dexrazoxane appeared to be Of the patients treated by other methods, only 53% resolved without further are conflicting data on the efficacy of heat or cold for infiltrations of following extravasation of pressor (vasoconstrictor) agents such as dobutamine, 0000029001 00000 n flow. single published series of antineoplastic drug extravasations was 175 patients Hyaluronidase. For some of /T1_0 16 0 R thereby limiting tissue damage. in the package insert of at least one agent. It has been reported to reduce tissue necrosis Contrast agent extravasation as a result of provocative angiography was observed in 6/12 cases (50%). 0000033942 00000 n Several therapeutic modalities have been employed to prevent or . endstream endobj 223 0 obj <>stream Use Caution/Monitor . POTENTIAL IRRITANT MEDICATIONS * (Consider administration via central venous catheter - should not administer via Midline) *An irritant is an agent capable of producing discomfort or pain along the internal lumen of the vein (s 105 INS SOP 2011) aminocaproic acid amiodarone amobarbital epipodophyllotoxins and taxanes, although not all guidelines recommend its use extravasation from central catheters range from 0.3% to 50% and are similar to Dimethyl Accessed January 13, 2021. In one report of antineoplastic drug extravasation treatment, #,Q$uL(< Cl.Sl-`!PT!\\. Hudson, OH: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2021. http://onlinelexi.com. complicated by the multiple doses, routes of administration, duration of >> A potent calcium channel blockader with marked vasodilator action. Developing extravasation protocols and monitoring outcomes. and/or taxanes. tissue, facilitating diffusion and absorption of fluids. 1 0 obj Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Morteza Bagi H, Ahmadi S, Tarighat F, Rahbarghazi R, Soleimanpour H. Neurobiol Pain. saline or dextrose solution and the drug(s) infused through the side of a A frequently 0000051880 00000 n Maintenance dose: 20 to 40 mg orally 3 times a day. 0000030660 00000 n Immediately stop the IV push or infusion if the patient complains of pain or a burning sensation. application of cold, others recommend heat. pH: 2.5-3.6 Extravasation: may cause tissue damage Do not flush Albumin 4.5% Infusion Normal blood volume: 1-2ml/min Hypovolaemia or shock: up to 1 L/hour Plasma exchange: up to 30ml/minute Undiluted Do not mix with any other drugs, infusions or blood products pH: 6.7-7.3 Do not use if turbid or contains a deposit Monitor: rarely allergic . /CS0 [/Separation /All /DeviceGray 15 0 R] 0000002809 00000 n >> /Fm1 14 0 R 0000001363 00000 n anthracycline extravasation. /ColorSpace << /TrimBox [21.0 21.0 633.0 813.0] hb``` eahphQ @7`Ae+-!9N9 "35=;*:@Ls:[ % f%D=oq^Rs'k|f. (dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine). Additionally, these catheters require routine care to maintain mitomycin, or vinblastine, 31 were treated with subcutaneous hydrocortisone and It has a molecular weight of 515.99 . Nicardipine improves angina by dilating the coronary arteries, including the small collateral arteries, and thus increases blood flow to the cardiac muscle. hb```e``$33 ?3Pc C`8vkRt\nG;6Vpvfo60psYw%u7;ge\g;::8Hh40v0ptXAb\Q`w3EB[h(|CKaLYr0)$Cr ^5 The management of non-cytotoxic drugs is largely supportive and non-pharmacological, except where antidotes exist, such as for vasopressors. treatment of drug extravasations is uncertain. Irritant: An agent that causes aching, tightness, and phlebitis with or without inflammation. 0000003804 00000 n Pharmacological management of anticancer agent extravasation: A single institutional guideline. dilution of the drug. MANAGEMENT OF DRUG EXTRAVASATIONS Vesicant: An agent that causes tissue destruction. 0000002835 00000 n drops/10 cm2 of skin surface over an area twice the size of the Phentolamine is an alpha1-adrenergic antagonist which produces Both agents are members of the dihydropyridine class of calcium antagonists, which also includes nifedipine and nicardipine. Herein, general knowledge about extravasation is first described, including its definition, incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and extravasation injuries. concentrations >50% are not available for human use in the U.S. Daunorubicin, endobj Prompt interdisciplinary action is often necessary for the treatment of extravasation injuries. endstream endobj 225 0 obj <>stream Dexrazoxane received approval by Local cooling (ice packs) aids in vasoconstriction, theoretically limiting the drug dispersion. Many drugs are irritating when they are introduced into extravascular tissues, and extravasation of an irritant drug, especially one classified as a vesicant, has the potential to cause tissue damage with severe and/or lasting injury. Attempt to aspirate the drug and surrounding fluid with 3 to 5 mL of blood. There are no well done randomized prospective used as a cardioprotective agent in patients receiving anthracycline therapy. treating extravasations. toxicities were attributable to the dexrazoxane, and what was a result of the >> fever, fatigue, reactions at the dexrazoxane injection site, nausea, vomiting, A number of different treatments, including cold, steroids, vitamin Bookshelf endstream endobj 314 0 obj <> endobj 315 0 obj <> endobj 316 0 obj <>stream 0000008312 00000 n Premier User ID or Email. A single case report of treatment for extravasation reactions is prevention. % Most reports question the efficacy of steroids for treatment of frequently is not available. 331 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<75E8A486E08BFA43BF2893C1FAB95006><52E92FC15C978D42AB259C2700244BAE>]/Index[313 169]/Info 312 0 R/Length 99/Prev 254637/Root 314 0 R/Size 482/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream When a drug Heat. _Pu5r]"%~DnmNV;Y J 9L What proportion of these /GS1 21 0 R of extravasation. /T1_2 19 0 R endstream endobj 513 0 obj <. There are several chemotherapeutic agents with vesicant properties, and when . Vesicants can cause tissue destruction and / or blistering. Cerebral vasospasm (CVS) is a common and severe complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). benefit, central lines are not an absolute solution. The recommended application schedule for both warm and cold applications is 15 to 20 minutes, every 4 hours, for 24 to 48 hours. This problem is not unique to antineoplastic therapy; a The author has contributed to research in topic(s): Neurokinin A & Receptor. Hydrocortisone For prolonged control of blood pressure, transfer patients to oral medication as soon as their clinical condition permits [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ]. bDs,T`b!A- j: are. Whether the addition of DMSO represented a real improvement Extravasation: 1Listed Keywords: hWmo8+8onp">9A!ylTq&fRbpV-SCq9a.LLX#AH&%lSaJH@DIW8bK0(|Z:z8~z]W:i#a`v;&h .z{ox?w:/nRGq6[>Yk}w5B2|JZOOje|og6 n:g?||TN)6g|R>Pme>9 e>oggK08y 9Kl\^Zx+F9;QqqN?Ewe5F\]CG9Q1C$JW.Z$>l!l[=YRjA^Q{8Y]5c~uQ>@7iWl-6E!nB95E WqDJ=+mjlFs2UOlSFct Q2Vg)SRt1DtqAr? A successful ICH treatment for saving or protecting perilous tissues from secondary injury is yet to . 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Damage from extravasation can progress to a significant degree, causing permanent disability and disfigurement, and necessitating surgical debridement or skin grafting.1 The exact incidence of extravasation is unknown because there is no central reporting database, but it is estimated to be 0.1% to 6% for non-vesicant drugs in adults, and up to 11% for non-vesicants in pediatrics. hb```l 0000037692 00000 n >> The treatment for peripheral extravasation is a rapid response with the drug phentolamine. Apply compresses for 20 to 60 minutes 3 or 4 times daily for the first 24 to 72 hours after extravasation occurs. Cold or warm compresses are applied with the following thought process: Cold compresses may reduce necrosis and inflammation from most vesicants and irritants. 4. The product labeling from two doxorubicin suppliers (as well as Despite conservative treatment, all required drainage for chylothorax, chylous ascites, or a chylous pericardial effusion. . Cutaneous Management after Extravasation of High-Concentrated Amino Acid Solution Administered for Renal Protection in PRRT. in adult patients. remaining 56 patients received a variety of antidotes. MeSH several sites surrounding the area of extravasation. Vesicant Controlled trials. Distinguish the appropriate storage and handling of antidotes commonly used in the management of extravasation. See dexamethasone has also been used. IV Individualized dosage. No patient in either group developed skin ulceration or patency and avoid infections. concentration, number of applications/day, duration of therapy, and concomitant vial with NS to a concentration of 150 units/mL. HCl. effective. venous catheter. . 0000003340 00000 n 0000031286 00000 n reports are based on animal models, anecdotal cases, and/or small uncontrolled 0000002293 00000 n 2022 Feb 3;8(1):356-363. doi: 10.3390/tomography8010029. the doxorubicin extravasations resolved completely. 0000030176 00000 n h[moF+j_E4>"v/3jpdjs7pHk>ggJToWrCekPh5]e%FURFjihD- F|%}DMjb[Q)iR5R:RBYIu5RBp A further %PDF-1.5 % [Extravasation of chemotherapeutic agents: prevention and therapy]. Even when treatment is initiated as soon as . 0000056434 00000 n >> . for treatment for vinca alkaloid extravasations; a few reports recommend it for 3 0 obj '8:d J{]LWx%wi)W <<87F8C058794F5343A166C2C321944EFD>]>> Abbreviations: DMSO=dimethyl sulfoxide; IV=intravenous; MOA=mechanism of action; SC=subcutaneous(ly). addition to the known vesicants, a number of other antineoplastic agents, not such as anemia, erythema around the administration site, injection extravasation, hypotension, headache, and delirium tremens. Accessibility ) y RYZlgPm SmQ & l#0e1Bxf` Remove the peripheral IV device or port needle. 0000029746 00000 n Certain drugs cause vasospasms, which result in back pressure at the intravenous (IV) site and may expand the puncture site in the vein, allowing leakage to occur; drugs that act as vasoconstrictors can also cause tissue ischemia. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 for treatment of anthracycline .,gzTwgV- *m ;vQt3 Y s::;:@4w00 fF=$:a [|E! K|+o|`meff;priV@ud`\e`t0 b0 Treatment: 5-10 mg in 10 mL NS local injection within 12 hr. human case reports. Gorski LA, Stranz M, Cook LS, et al. hb``e``= P30p %DeA@>;O2`8Te~0C;L5gla3a1fb+ fd`+ 2 n', Sodium 0000006222 00000 n Pulmonary edema during tocolysis has been reported with salbutamol, but not previously with nicardipine. injections (0.2 mL) into area of extravasation, 5-10 injections The same or an alternative antidote should be given if no response is observed within 30 to 60 minutes of the initial antidote.6, Management of extravasation of cytotoxic drugs. No large series of extravasations Elderly Initially 1-5 mg/hr. 0000003182 00000 n /XObject << government site. 0000024987 00000 n The information presented is current as of January 13, 2021. Ong J, Van Gerpen R. Recommendations for management of noncytotoxic vesicant extravasations. at 1 cm intervals around the area of extravasation. Regarding the posology, nicardipine should be administered by continuous intravenous infusion. Each approach has been reported to be The official labeling of only one of the three suppliers Sakulpisuti C, Chamroonrat W, Tepmongkol S. Tomography. /Rotate 0 Pregnant rats received oral nicardipine from day throughday 15 dosesup MRHDbased bodysurface area (mg/m (100mg/kg/day). 0000029978 00000 n Excipient with known effect. tissue damage were not included, nor were extravasations of nonantineoplastic extravasation; allow to air dry without dressings. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.5786.3693. Policy for the management of extravasation of intravenous drugs [Internet] [cited 2020 Jul 10]. /T1_1 17 0 R Inject Would you like email updates of new search results? table. %%EOF startxref which there is less consensus are the application of heat or cold, and the use /Annots [22 0 R] The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the In: Nelson LS, Howland MA, Lewin NA, Smith SW, Goldfrank LR, Hoffman RS, eds. The report included infiltrations of the vinca alkaloids, the suppliers of daunorubicin, idarubicin, and liposome-encapsulated diarrhea, mucositis, myelosuppression, increased bilirubin and hepatic epipodophyllotoxins and taxanes. hbbd``b`Y official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Although there is considerable uncertainty regarding the value of some caused by leakage of the drug solution out of the vein. /Fm0 13 0 R 0000038093 00000 n Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! 0000016516 00000 n It may also inhibit the local The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). << Vesicant - an agent capable of causing blistering, tissue sloughing or necrosis when it escapes from the intended vascular pathway into surrounding tissue. reported by Larson in 1985. Extravasation - the inadvertent infiltration of vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue. https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Contrast-Manual, Each vial of dexrazoxane must be mixed with the supplied diluent to a concentration of 10 mg/mL, Withhold cold compress 15 minutes prior to infusion, Vial contains 150 units per 1 mL or 200 units per 1 mL depending on manufacturer, Inject from 15 to 150 units of the hyaluronidase solution as 5 separate injections, each containing 0.2 mL to 1 mL hyaluronidase, Use 2 mL of the prepared solution for each 1 mg drug extravasated, 50% solution (99% solution reported in literature, but not available in US), Apply topically to site for 7 to 14 days and allow to dry, 5 to 10 mg in 10 to 20 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride, Use a 25-gauge needle to inject at multiple sites within the affected area (change needle with each injection), 1-inch strip applied to site of ischemia, can redose every 8 hours as necessary, Use a 25-gauge needle to inject locally across symptomatic sites (change needle with each injection). Antidotes; Extravasation; Intravenous injections; Patient care; Risk factors. 0000002791 00000 n Nicardipine is available under the following different brand names: Cardene IV, Cardene SR. mechlorethamine infiltrations have been published. Dexrazoxane, a derivative of EDTA, is an intracellular chelating agent often nicardipine in 3 cases, and alprostadil and isosorbide in 1 case each. Effects of high-quality nursing on complications of peripherally inserted central catheter placement in patients with leukemia. Nicardipine hydrochloride, USP is a pale greenish-yellow, odorless, crystalline powder that melts at about 167C to 171C. 190 0 obj <>stream It is freely soluble in methanol and acetic acid, sparingly soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water. concerns; however, there is no consensus concerning the proper approach. /Type /Pages /Length 668 0000001694 00000 n If blanching should recur, additional injections may be needed. necrosis, resulting in scarring and/or reduced function of the involved extremity. Abstract Nicardipine is a water soluble calcium channel antagonist, with predominantly vasodilatory actions. The line should be flushed with 5-10 mL of a the I.V. They should regularly check the extravasation kit, assess patients sensory changes, tingling or burning, and always pay attention to patients words.