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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Main Authors: Villain Alexandre, Sakji Ilyes, Bogart Emilie, Strobbe Geoffrey, Marliot Guillaume, Feutry Frédéric
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-2020-0003