Wearable Sensor Patch for Early Extravasation Detection

Intravenous (IV) cannulation is a routine procedure for hospital patients for drug or fluid administration. Successful delivery of drugs and fluids depends on the cannula remaining in the vein at all times. Extravasation is a complication of IV cannulation and refers to the accidental leakage of drugs or fluids from the vein to the surrounding tissues when the IV cannula moves out of the vein. The incidence of extravasation in neonates is up to...