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To review occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs among healthcare personnel and evaluate the implementation of safe handling practices and guidelines.

March 6, 2020Journal of Infusion NursingOpen Access

Occupational Exposure in Health Care Personnel to Antineoplastic Drugs and Initiation of Safe Handling in Hong Kong

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EYEmily YuThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Literature review reveals disparate protection and antineoplastic drug exposure in healthcare personnel, highlighting the need for legally enforceable safe handling standards.

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To review occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs among healthcare personnel and evaluate the implementation of safe handling practices and guidelines.
Literature review evaluating occupational exposure pathways, reported health hazards, and protective practices among healthcare workers.
Comparative assessment of protective barriers between pharmacy staff and nursing personnel, with an evaluation of current guideline enforcement.
Antineoplastic drug handling causes occupational exposure linked to both minor adverse symptoms and serious chronic health conditions in healthcare workers.
Protective measures differ significantly across roles, with pharmacy staff utilizing advanced engineering controls while nurses depend primarily on basic personal protective equipment.
Published safe handling recommendations lack legal enforcement authority, leaving exposure minimization inconsistent across clinical environments.

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Emily Yu (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a04111b19338a5de3de4ab9 https://doi.org/10.1097/nan.0000000000000361

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Literature review reveals disparate protection and antineoplastic drug exposure in healthcare personnel, highlighting the need for legally enforceable safe handling standards.

Occupational Exposure in Health Care Personnel to Antineoplastic Drugs and Initiation of Safe Handling in Hong Kong

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Occupational Exposure in Health Care Personnel to Antineoplastic Drugs and Initiation of Safe Handling in Hong Kong

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