Factors Influencing Extravasation of Newborn Intravenous Infusions: A Review

Abstract

Newborns, with their low immune system, lack of self-care ability, and inability to express discomfort through language, face challenges during the treatment of diseases, especially during intravenous infusion treatments where extravasation can occur. The inability of nurses to immediately detect extravasation often leads to severe consequences, including disability and even death. This increases the pain and treatment costs for children and places a heavy burden on healthcare professionals, hospitals, and society. Neonatal infusion extravasation is widespread during intravenous infusion and is influenced by various factors. Therefore, this article aims to review the research progress on relevant influencing factors that cause neonatal infusion extravasation.