Newborns, particularly premature infants, are highly vulnerable during intravenous infusion treatments due to their low immunity, inability to express discomfort, and fragile veins. Extravasation, the ...

The National Infusion and Vascular Access Society says nurses need more education and training on infiltration and extravasation, Nursing Times reported Nov. 25. Infiltration is a patient safety risk ...

Extravasation injuries represent a significant clinical challenge affecting both neonates and adults, arising when infused fluids, medications or contrast agents inadvertently leak into the ...