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What findings led to the development of closed-system devices for administering chemotherapy agents?
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A surface contamination study that demostrated that engineering controls & handling practices do not prevent release of hazardous drugs into the environment
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Where can a list of drugs that should be handled as hazardous be found?
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Appendix A of the CBC electronic document
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Initially OSHA grouped antineoplastic agents into a "cytotoxic drug" category; what category was added to the guidelines in 1995?
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Hazardous drugs - based on research that show these drugs require special precautions because of their potential risk to health.
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Summary of OSHA recommendations for safe handling of chemotherapy
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- wear gowns w/back closure, disposable, powder-free gloves, eye protection (double glove recommended)
-IV tubing have Luer-lock connections/fittings -IV tubing primed under hood -caution w/oral tablets -aware of health risks -where sheilds x48hrs when dealing w/bodily fluids -unused drugs returned to pharmacy -dispose of IV tubing intact as single unit -dispose of gloves/gown before leaving room & in hazard containers -dispose of soiled linens, diapers, emesis basin in hazardous material container x48hours post chemo |
