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Several strategies must be established to ensure that extravasation is recognized and properly managed. Given the evidence available at this time, the Comité de l'évolution des pratiques en oncologie (CEPO) has made recommendations for clinical practice in Quebec.

Background: Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity occurs in about one-third of patients who receive this chemotherapy drug. In late 2012, the study institution began measuring serum creatinine on day 7 after administration of cisplatin to identify patients with acute renal failure.