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Know the Difference: Infiltration vs. Extravasation
Intravenous infiltration is one of the most common problems that can occur when fluid infuses into the tissues surrounding the venipuncture site. This sometimes happens when the tip of the catheter slips out of the vein or the catheter passes through the wall of the vein. If you are concerned an IV is infiltrated, standard procedures should be followed by, for example, discontinuing the site and relocating the IV. An extravasation occurs when there is accidental infiltration of a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug into the surrounding intravenous site. Vesicants can cause tissue destruction and / or blistering. Irritants can result in pain at the site and along the vein and may cause inflammation. The treatment for extravasation will vary depending on hospital policy.
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Question of
What should be done if an IV infiltration is suspected?
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Terminate the procedure before trying again.
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Change the catheter.
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Irrigate the surrounding intravenous site.
Correct Wrong
Explanation: The passage clearly states that if you think an IV is infiltrated, you should follow standard procedures, which include discontinuing the site and relocating the IV. This means stopping the current procedure (terminating it) before trying again at a new site. Options B and C do not align with the instructions provided in the passage.
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