Handling cytotoxic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
handling cytotoxic drugs
chemotherapy of cancer should be limited to specialists in oncology
A
- reconstitued by trained professionals
- reconstituted in designated areas
- wear protective clothing
- use eye protection
- avoid by pregn staff/child bearing age
- use local procedure - spillage, safe disposal, syringes, containers, abosbent materials
- monitor staff exposure levels
