Reference "Files Wanted on extravasation policy"
> I have created policy and protocols for extravasation on chemo drugs and
> another one for irritant/vesicant drugs. the protocol gives a step by step
> instruction on what to do for a extravasataton, whether its a simple
> method of appling heat/cold therapy or the induction of an antidote. It
> went to the medicine board and was approved. We now utilized it as
> "standing orders" if a extravasation happens, this way we do not have to
> wait for the physician return phone call to initiated the protocol.
> With extravasations time is of the essence. I am new to the website, so I
> dont know what the policy is to send copies or even if there is such a
> thing. I need guidence.
> Donna DeGennaro RN BSN CRNI
