Comparison of closed system transfer devices for chemotherapy delivery

Acute- and long-term health risks have been associated with occupational exposure to anti-neoplastic agents, including infertility, birth defects and some types of cancer. Human and veterinary healthcare workers risk exposure to hazardous drugs during preparation and administration through leakage or accidental spills. In the United States, an estimated 500,000 healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs at their workplace. Safe handling practices implemented in the 1980s have helped to reduce but not eliminate the occupational exposure of healthcare workers who handle these agents.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Oncology Source Type: research