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extravasation
This term is used almost exclusively in medical and clinical contexts to describe the accidental escape of fluids into the interstitial space. It carries a high degree of technical formality and is typically associated with adverse events, such as the leakage of vesicant drugs from an intravenous catheter, which can lead to severe tissue damage.
While it describes a physical process of leakage, it is distinct from "hemorrhage," which specifically refers to the escape of blood. Extravasation is a broader term that encompasses any fluid, including saline, contrast media, or chemotherapy agents, and emphasizes the movement of the substance outside its intended vessel or duct.
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Examples
The nurse noticed swelling around the IV site, suggesting an extravasation of the chemotherapy drug.
The nurse noticed swelling around the IV site, suggesting an extravasation of the chemotherapy drug.
We must monitor the patient closely for any signs of extravasation during the infusion.
Is this redness caused by a simple bruise or is it an extravasation of blood into the tissue?
The surgical report noted a significant extravasation of plasma in the abdominal cavity.
I hope there was no extravasation when the needle slipped.
Extravasation of vesicant drugs can lead to severe tissue necrosis if not treated immediately.
The imaging showed a localized extravasation of contrast medium near the artery.
Check the insertion site every fifteen minutes to rule out extravasation.