Optimisation of the preparation of chemotherapy based on 5-fluorouracil by the use of peristaltic pumps
Preparation of 5-FU elastomeric pumps is a time-consuming activity inducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Our unit has developed an automated filling system consisting of two peristaltic pumps (one for the diluent, one for the cytotoxic drug). The objective was to validate the accuracy of the as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2020-05-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pthp-2020-0003 |