Intravascular Infusion in Peripheral Vein | Risk of Extravasation Injury

• had multiple recent venipunctures?

• have a limited number of usable phlebotomy sites?

• have lymphedema in the limb being used for the infusion?

• have generalized debility?

• show vascular fragility or laxity of soft tissue around the blood vessels?

• a preverbal child, comatose, sedated or anesthetized?

• being infused distal to the site of a recent venipuncture?

• through a rigid, large bore needle?

• using the drug at a high concentration?

• a vasoconstricting agent?

• hyperosmolar?

• being delivered under pressure?

Did the clinician have difficulty with the vDid the clinician have difficulty with the venipuncture being used, requiring more than 1 attempt?

Is a clinician monitoring the infusion and observing the patient for signs of discomfort or swelling?

Site of the infusion

Vesicant (blistering) nature of drug

Amount of clinical extravasation