Safe administration of chemotherapy by laminar hood
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Chemotherapy can be life saving to a cancer patient, but unintentional exposure to these powerful agents may be endangering the lives of healthcare workers. Cytotoxic agents can be administered in a variety of ways. Precautions for agent preparation and precaution for agent administration should carefully be followed. Chemotherapy waste collection and disposal must be carried out effectively. Cleaning chemotherapy spills knowledge to be ensured. Acute exposure of spills to be noted and intimated immediately. Recommended precautions have to be followed.
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Kalaiselvi S, Rosaline Rachel
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