Abstract
Cytostatic drugs extravasation is the serious side effect of chemotherapy. It may lead to health-threatening complications as well as to impairment of cancer patients quality of life. Prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly reduce the consequences of extravasation. Training of medical staff and patients education have enormous importance on this point.
MeSH terms
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Algorithms
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Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / diagnosis*
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / etiology
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / therapy*
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
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Humans
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Neoplasms / complications
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Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Quality of Life