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What are the symptoms of peripheral extravasation?

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According to current medical reports, nearly 20% of intravenous (IV) failures are due to either infiltration or extravasation. When an IV infusion leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of the vein, it is called extravasation, and recognizing **what are the symptoms of peripheral extravasation** is critical for patient safety and preventing severe tissue damage.