244 Implementing changes to protect workers from exposures to hazardous drugs
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxae035.095
Abstract: Hazardous drugs (HD) present a complex exposure problem within healthcare facilities whereby nursing, pharmacy and other staff are chronically exposed to low-levels of HDs via contaminated surfaces throughout pharmacies and clinical settings. Many of these… read more here.
Keywords: protect workers; implementing changes; hazardous drugs; changes protect ... See more keywords
25 Preparation of hazardous drugs in biological safety cabin (bsc): the challenge of getting healthier work environments
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.977
Abstract: Introduction Hazardous drugs are an important risk to health care workers. Some of these products may even be potentially carcinogenic. In different Spanish hospitals it was observed that only Cytostatics drugs were prepared in biological… read more here.
Keywords: drugs biological; preparation hazardous; hazardous drugs; health ... See more keywords
A response to the letter to the editor on Shaikh et al. Aplastic anemia secondary to propylthiouracil: A rare and life-threatening adverse effect
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DOI: 10.1177/1078155218765633
Abstract: 1. Kopp B, Crauste-Manciet S, Guibert A, et al. Environmental and biological monitoring of platinum containing drugs in two hospital pharmacies using positive air pressure isolators. Ann Occup Hyg 2013; 57: 374–383. 2. Ndaw S,… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; hazardous drugs; biological monitoring; accessed december ... See more keywords
Workflow evaluation of environmental contamination with hazardous drugs during compounding and administration in an UK hospital
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DOI: 10.1177/10781552241285138
Abstract: Introduction Exposure of healthcare workers to hazardous drugs may result in adverse health effects underscoring the importance of validating working procedures and safety precautions to minimise the risk. The objective was to monitor environmental contamination… read more here.
Keywords: environmental contamination; department; air; hazardous drugs ... See more keywords
Taking steps to protect cancer nurses from exposure to hazardous drugs.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.10.s4
Abstract: Freelance medical writer Christine Clark ([email protected]) reports on an online meeting held in March 2023 as part of a series on the risks of exposure to hazardous drugs for nurses working in oncology. read more here.
Keywords: cancer nurses; exposure hazardous; hazardous drugs; taking steps ... See more keywords
ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs
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DOI: 10.2146/ajhp180564
Abstract: ASHP published its first guidance on hazardous drugs (HDs) in 1983 as part of the 1983–84 ASHP Practice Spotlight: Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs.[1][1],[2][2] This was followed by technical assistance bulletins in 1985 and 1990… read more here.
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Biological Monitoring via Urine Samples to Assess Healthcare Workers’ Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.3390/app122111170
Abstract: Although biological monitoring is beneficial as it assesses all possible routes of exposure, urine sampling of healthcare workers exposed to hazardous drugs is currently not routine. Therefore, a scoping review was performed on this subject… read more here.
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Estudio multicéntrico de contaminación por fármacos peligrosos en superficies de áreas de elaboración de Servicios de Farmacia
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DOI: 10.7399/fh.10935
Abstract: Objective: Hazardous drugs presence at Hospital Pharmacies has been demonstrated in numerous studies. This study aims to analyze the presence and levels of hazardous drugs at Spanish Hospital Pharmacies and the influence of different aspects on them. Method:… read more here.
Keywords: drugs presence; hospital; hazardous drugs; hospital pharmacies ... See more keywords