Chemotherapy Safety in Clinical Veterinary Oncology
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Monitoring of exposure.
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Phases of contact and routes of exposure.
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Hazard control hierarchy. PPE, personal protective equipment.
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Chemotherapy in process warning sign.
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Patient housing warning sign.
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Chemotherapy should be administered by 2 people.
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Chemotherapy transport bag.
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Chemotherapy administration setup.
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Chemotherapy mat.
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Biohazard waste bins.
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Chemotherapy-approved gloves.
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Face shield and N95 respirator.
Exposure to chemotherapy is a health hazard for all personnel in facilities that store, prepare, or administer antineoplastic agents. Contamination levels have been measured as much as 15 times higher in the veterinary medicine sector than in human facilities. Recent publications in human and veterinary medicine indicate that exposure extends beyond the clinic walls to affect the patient’s home and family. This article provides an update on the advances in chemotherapy safety, the current issues, and the impact on cancer management in veterinary medicine.
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Chemotherapy, Safety, Veterinary oncology, Closed-system transfer device, Personal protective equipment, NIOSHTo access this article, please choose from the options below
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