Characteristics of wipe sampling methods for antineoplastic drugs in North America: comparison of six providers

Several societies have published guidelines to limit the occupational exposure of workers. Several of these guidelines recommend periodic (once or twice a year) environmental monitoring of specific sites where antineoplastic drugs are prepared and administered. However, most of the guidelines provid...

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Main Authors: Chabut Claire, Bussières Jean-François
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2020-05-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pthp-2020-0016
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Summary:Several societies have published guidelines to limit the occupational exposure of workers. Several of these guidelines recommend periodic (once or twice a year) environmental monitoring of specific sites where antineoplastic drugs are prepared and administered. However, most of the guidelines provide no guidance concerning which antineoplastic drugs should be monitored, the preferred sampling sites, appropriate test methods or limits of detection. The aim of this study was to characterize providers that quantify antineoplastic drug measured on surfaces.
ISSN:2365-2411
2365-242X