Chemotherapy extravasation can occur day or night, and one must always be vigilant. While many agents are irritants and may not pose significant risks, vesicants pose a different story. A tale of danger and intrigue, this situation can lead to the involvement of a friendly neighbourhood surgeon or Spiderman. In worst-case scenarios, significant tissue damage, treatment delay, and a sizeable psychological burden on the patient can occur. In this OncoSnacks episode, Michael and Josh explore this world, highlighting potential agents and how to prevent, diagnose and manage them.
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