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Concerns about the dangers of SACT began to emerge in the 1970s when second malignancies were first reported in cancer patients treated with alkylating agents, explained Dr Melissa McDiarmid,...
‘Biologically important exposure [to hazardous drugs] is occurring in the oncology work setting’, Dr Melissa McDiarmid (Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of...
The introduction of IV fluid containers and dedicated needle-free transfer devices like Ecoflac Connect would allow rapid reconstitution of IV antibiotic doses on the spot, as needed, without the need...
Hazardous drugs deserve deep respect in their handling, due to their toxicity, but some concerns could be allayed by implementing a comprehensive set of exposure controls, according to Dr Melissa...
‘Systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) comprises a wide range of treatments, but in the context of occupational exposure and protection of nurses, the debate is firmly focused on cytotoxics and...
Alison Simons and Samantha Toland (Senior Lecturers at Birmingham City University) have a special interest in SACT safety and the protection of nurses administering chemotherapy..
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