Occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs in hospital environments: potential risk associated with contact with cyclophosphamide- and ifosfamide-contaminated surfaces

Occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs in hospital environments: potential risk associated with contact with cyclophosphamide- and ifosfamide-contaminated surfaces

Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) and ifosfamide (IP) contaminations have been detected in hospital environments. This study was conducted to determine if there was any contamination in the spaces (floors and door handles) between the hospital exit and the antineoplastic drugs (ADs) preparation and a...

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Main Authors: Nicola Mucci, Stefano Dugheri, Andrea Farioli†, Giacomo Garzaro, Venerando Rapisarda, Marcello Campagna, Alessandro Bonari, Giulio Arcangeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2020-09-01
Series:Medycyna Pracy
Subjects:
occupational exposure
cyclophosphamide
antineoplastic drugs
ifosfamide
wipe test
surface contamination
Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/medpr/Occupational-exposure-to-antineoplastic-drugs-in-hospital-environments-potential,121069,0,2.html

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