Infusion site extravasation
- G1Painless edema
- G2Erythema with associated symptoms (e.g., edema, pain, induration, phlebitis)
- G3Ulceration or necrosis; severe tissue damage; operative intervention indicated
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by leakage of the infusion into the surrounding tissue. Signs and symptoms may include induration, erythema, swelling, burning sensation and marked discomfort at the infusion site.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10064774 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.