Evaluation and Treatment of Extravasation Injuries from Chemotherapeutic Agents

June 21, 2023

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Robyn Tolley, AGPCNP-BC, will identify cytotoxic vesicant and irritant drugs, evaluation of infiltration and extravasation, recommended non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments, and when care should be advanced to involve plastic surgery. She will also include an evaluation of risk factors and appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of extravasation.

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between cytotoxic vesicant and irritant drugs and the difference between infiltration and extravasation
  • Recognize factors that increase the risk of extravasation and appropriate prevention strategies
  • Discuss the pharmacology agents used in the treatment of extravasation
  • Evaluate the staging of extravasation injuries and recognize when to escalate care

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
12/21/2022
Course expires: 
06/28/2023
Event starts: 
06/21/2023 - 3:55pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/21/2023 - 5:00pm EDT
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The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care.

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Robyn Tolley, AGPCNP-BC

Adult Oncology Infusion Center APP
UNC Health – NC Cancer Hospital
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

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The presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

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The following accrediting agencies have approved this course for continuing education credits. Participants should understand that their individual participation and claiming credit must abide by the regulations set forth by their respective accrediting agency. No partial credit will be provided.

1.00 NCPD/CNE
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

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FREE Continuing Education Credit Requirements

Attend 50 minutes or more at the following locations:

 
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  • Must be able to see video and slides
  • Joining by Audio-only does not qualify for CE credit
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate
Classroom icon

Attend at a
designated in-person site

 
  • Site Coordinator uploads attendance
  • UNCLCN sends link to in-person participants
  • Complete online evaluation, select credit, and download certificate

Attendees have 7 days from the webinar air date to complete the online evaluation, select type of continuing education credit, and download a certificate.

See our detailed instructions for more information on attending live webinars and receiving credit.

Please contact us with any questions at unclcn@unc.edu or (919) 445–1000.