scholarly journals Adherence to Safe Handling Guidelines by Health Care Workers Who Administer Antineoplastic Drugs

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 728-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Boiano ◽  
Andrea L. Steege ◽  
Marie H. Sweeney
2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beril Anılanmert ◽  
Sefika Sertler ◽  
Fatma Cavus ◽  
Salih Cengiz

AbstractPharmacy staff and health care workers in hospitals may be exposed to antineoplastic drugs during cancer chemotherapy. Sensitive methods should be used to monitor the occupational exposure in biofluids such as urine. In this study, a sensitive method for cyclophosphamide determination in urine with high recovery was developed and validated for monitoring occupational exposure. Triple liquid-liquid extraction with ethyl acetate/dichloromethane (φ


Author(s):  
Çagatay OLTULU ◽  
Tugce Yesil DEVECIOGLU ◽  
Melek AKINCI ◽  
Sevcan Gul Akgun OLMEZ ◽  
Serra Vildan OBEIDIN ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 407-414
Author(s):  
Stephanie Damasceno Rocha ◽  
Andre Nascimento Honorato Gomes ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Gazzola Zen ◽  
Claudia Giuliano Bica

2010 ◽  
Vol 878 (27) ◽  
pp. 2593-2605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Sottani ◽  
Benedetta Porro ◽  
Mario Comelli ◽  
Marcello Imbriani ◽  
Claudio Minoia

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Utecht Graeve ◽  
Patricia Marie McGovern ◽  
Bruce Alexander ◽  
Timothy Church ◽  
Andrew Ryan ◽  
...  

Approximately 8 million health care workers are unnecessarily exposed to highly toxic drugs used to treat cancer; antineoplastic drugs can contribute to negative health effects for these workers. The drugs have been detected in the urine of workers and on the floors and counters of worksites. Safety precautions that could reduce the risk of exposure are underutilized. This cross-sectional study of 163 oncology health care workers used a survey to measure workplace and individual factors, and environmental sampling to measure surface contamination. The study objective was to identify potential exposures to antineoplastic drugs and factors influencing safety behavior. Personal protective equipment (PPE) use was lower than recommended; unit of employment was significantly associated with PPE use. Chemical residue from antineoplastic drugs was found, revealing potential exposures. Workplace safety must be a higher organizational priority. The contamination of common work areas where PPE use is not expected was of utmost concern.


2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 245-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Green ◽  
Mary Johnston ◽  
Maureen Trudeau ◽  
Lisa Schwartz ◽  
Susan Poirier ◽  
...  

In caring for patients with cancer, health care workers may be exposed to cytotoxic agents. Recommendations are needed to mitigate potential risks for cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes associated with exposure.


Author(s):  
Laure Chauchat ◽  
Cynthia Tanguay ◽  
Roxane Therrien ◽  
Annick Dufour ◽  
Sébastien Gagné ◽  
...  

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2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Yip Hon ◽  
Dina Abusitta

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The exposure of health care workers to antineoplastic drugs is associated with several adverse health effects, including reproductive toxicities and mutagenic effects. Recent studies have confirmed that Canadian health care workers are at risk of exposure to these agents. However, the causes leading to occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs are unknown.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To perform an exploratory study to ascertain the immediate and contributing causes of health care workers’ exposure to antineoplastic drugs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were recruited from 6 acute care facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia. Those agreeing to participate were asked to complete a questionnaire about previous exposure to antineoplastic drugs while at work and to describe the circumstances of each exposure incident. Responses were qualitatively analyzed, and the causes of each incident were classified as immediate (unsafe work acts and/or unsafe working conditions) or contributing (related to the management of the organization, the environment, and/or the physical and mental status of the worker).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Completed questionnaires were received from 120 participants, 18 (15.0%) of whom reported having had previous occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs. Qualitative analysis of the responses showed 4 categories of immediate causes (needlestick injury, spill, direct contact, and other unintended exposure) and 3 categories of contributing causes (poor communication, inadequate controls, and lack of training). Some incidents had multiple immediate and/or contributing causes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>According to a review of the immediate and contributing causes identified in this study, many of the exposure incidents were deemed preventable. A “hierarchy of controls” should be implemented, including (in the following order) engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. The findings of this study can be used to develop job safety analyses, which can in turn be adopted in guidelines for safe handling of hazardous drugs. Future similar studies are suggested to ensure the generalizability of results.</p><p><strong>RÉSUMÉ</strong></p><p><strong>Contexte : </strong>L’exposition des travailleurs de la santé aux antinéoplasiques est associée à plusieurs effets indésirables sur la santé, notamment de la toxicité pour la reproduction et des effets mutagènes. De récentes études ont montré que les travailleurs canadiens de la santé courent le risqué d’être exposés à ces agents. Cependant, les causes qui mènent à l’exposition professionnelle aux antinéoplasiques sont inconnues.</p><p><strong>Objectif : </strong>Réaliser une étude préliminaire dans le but de découvrir les causes immédiates et secondaires entraînant l’exposition des travailleurs de la santé aux antinéoplasiques.</p><p><strong>Méthodes : </strong>On a recruté des participants auprès de six établissements de soins de courte durée situés à Vancouver en Colombie-Britannique. Ceux qui ont accepté de participer devaient remplir un questionnaire à propos de leurs expositions professionnelles passées aux antinéoplasiques et décrire les circonstances de chacun de ces incidents. Les réponses ont été analysées qualitativement et chaque incident était classé comme de causes : immédiates (gestes dangereux au travail ou conditions de travail dangereuses) ou secondaires (liées à la gestion de l’organisation, de l’environnement ou de l’état physique ou mental du travailleur).</p><p><strong>Résultats : </strong>Cent vingt participants ont rempli un questionnaire. Parmi eux, 18 (15,0 %) ont signalé avoir déjà subi une exposition professionnelle aux antinéoplasiques. Une analyse qualitative des réponses a montré l’existence de quatre catégories de causes immédiates (piqûre accidentelle avec une aiguille, produit renversé, contact direct et autres expositions non intentionnelles) et de trois catégories de causes secondaires (mauvaise communication, mesures de contrôle inadéquates et manque de formation). Certains incidents avaient plusieurs causes immédiates ou secondaires.</p><p><strong>Conclusions : </strong>Selon une analyse des différentes causes relevées dans la présente étude, bon nombre des incidents signalés auraient pu être évités. Une « hiérarchisation des contrôles » doit être mise en place. Elle devrait comprendre (dans cet ordre) : des mesures d’ingénierie, des mesures  administratives et l’utilisation d’équipement de protection individuelle. Les conclusions de la présente étude peuvent servir à élaborer des analyses de sécurité au travail, qui peuvent à leur tour être intégrées à des lignes directrices pour la manipulation sécuritaire des  médicaments dangereux. Il est conseillé de réaliser d’autres études semblables pour s’assurer que les résultats sont généralisables.</p>


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