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Extravasation of Oxaliplatin (ManageCRC.com)
Educational article aimed at oncology nurses provides specific information on extravasation of oxaliplatin. Extravastion is the inadvertent administration of a cyctotoxic drug into subcutaneous tissue. Describes the causes and risks for extravastion, and how to prevent, manage and treat extravasation. [9/06]




 

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