A midline for oxaliplatin infusion: The myth of safety devices

Authors: Masters, B., Hickish, T. and Cidon, E.U.

Journal: BMJ Case Reports

eISSN: 1757-790X

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204360

Abstract:

Oxaliplatin is a platinum compound mainly used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. According to its manufacturer it is not considered vesicant agent though it has been shown to cause severe tissue damage if extravasation occurs in large doses. Several cases of extravasation have been reported; most of them from incorrectly placed peripheral cannula or incorrect use of central venous access devices. To reduce these risks, peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters have been increasingly used and are especially helpful if poor peripheral venous access. Midlines are mainly used for patients not receiving vesicant drugs, and are generally inserted without radiological guidance. They are believed to be safe, but we present the first ever-documented oxaliplatin extravasation injury from a midline catheter. Copyright 2014 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

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A midline for oxaliplatin infusion: the myth of safety devices

Authors: Masters, B., Hickish, T. and Cidon, E.U.Ñ.

Journal: BMJ case reports

Volume: 2014

eISSN: 1757-790X

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204360

Abstract:

2014 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Oxaliplatin is a platinum compound mainly used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. According to its manufacturer it is not considered vesicant agent though it has been shown to cause severe tissue damage if extravasation occurs in large doses. Several cases of extravasation have been reported; most of them from incorrectly placed peripheral cannula or incorrect use of central venous access devices. To reduce these risks, peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters have been increasingly used and are especially helpful if poor peripheral venous access. Midlines are mainly used for patients not receiving vesicant drugs, and are generally inserted without radiological guidance. They are believed to be safe, but we present the first ever-documented oxaliplatin extravasation injury from a midline catheter.

Source: Scopus

A midline for oxaliplatin infusion: the myth of safety devices.

Authors: Masters, B., Hickish, T. and Cidon, E.U.

Journal: BMJ Case Rep

Volume: 2014

eISSN: 1757-790X

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204360

Abstract:

Oxaliplatin is a platinum compound mainly used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. According to its manufacturer it is not considered vesicant agent though it has been shown to cause severe tissue damage if extravasation occurs in large doses. Several cases of extravasation have been reported; most of them from incorrectly placed peripheral cannula or incorrect use of central venous access devices. To reduce these risks, peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters have been increasingly used and are especially helpful if poor peripheral venous access. Midlines are mainly used for patients not receiving vesicant drugs, and are generally inserted without radiological guidance. They are believed to be safe, but we present the first ever-documented oxaliplatin extravasation injury from a midline catheter.

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Preferred by: Tamas Hickish

A midline for oxaliplatin infusion: the myth of safety devices.

Authors: Masters, B., Hickish, T. and Cidon, E.U.

Journal: BMJ case reports

Volume: 2014

Pages: bcr2014204360

eISSN: 1757-790X

ISSN: 1757-790X

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204360

Abstract:

Oxaliplatin is a platinum compound mainly used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. According to its manufacturer it is not considered vesicant agent though it has been shown to cause severe tissue damage if extravasation occurs in large doses. Several cases of extravasation have been reported; most of them from incorrectly placed peripheral cannula or incorrect use of central venous access devices. To reduce these risks, peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters have been increasingly used and are especially helpful if poor peripheral venous access. Midlines are mainly used for patients not receiving vesicant drugs, and are generally inserted without radiological guidance. They are believed to be safe, but we present the first ever-documented oxaliplatin extravasation injury from a midline catheter.

Source: Europe PubMed Central