Permeability and Release of Decontaminating Agent Used in Cytotoxic Reconstitution Units: Diffusion of Hydrogen Peroxide in IV Bags

Oxidant agents used for top-decontamination in cytotoxic reconstitution units may spread into IV bags. The amount of hydrogen peroxide passing through the bags and its release have been evaluated using wrapped or unwrapped infusion bags made of three layers of polyolefin (Freeflex®, Fresenius).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gérard Camille, Huguet Samuel, Escalup Laurence, Ferry Isabelle, Lafay Marion, Fouque Julien, Madar Olivier, Rezai Keyvan, Giard Caroline
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2017-03-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Technology in Hospital Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pthp-2017-0001