Anti-Synthetase Syndrome — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Stop infusion, aspirate through cannula and activate the extravasation protocol
Explanation lettering: C = shown as A · E = shown as B · B = shown as C · A = shown as E
D is correct. Suspected vesicant extravasation requires immediate stop, aspiration through the retained device and drug-specific management including cold localisation and antidote consideration. E removes access for aspiration and spreads drug. A flushes vesicant into tissue. B increases injury. C delays treatment and conceals progression.
Reference: eviQ, Extravasation management clinical procedure: https://www.eviq.org.au/clinical-resources/extravasation/4156-extravasation-management-clinical-procedure