| Safe handling of hazardous drugs: are you protected? | |
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PMID: 19648100 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Oncology nurses handle hazardous drugs when they administer medications to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs have been in place since the late 1980s; however, confusion still remains about the proper handling of the substances. Institutional policies vary and the use of personal protective equipment is inconsistent. In an effort to provide a safe working environment, nurses should be aware of the potential health risks of handling hazardous drugs and adhere to recommended guidelines to prevent occupational exposure. |
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Authors:
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Susan Nixon; Lisa Schulmeister |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical journal of oncology nursing Volume: 13 ISSN: 1538-067X ISO Abbreviation: Clin J Oncol Nurs Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9705336 Medline TA: Clin J Oncol Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 433-9 Citation Subset: N |
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St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA. susannixon@fhshealth.org |
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