Safety and Health Handbook for Cytotoxic Drugs

The book provides guidance on quickly dealing with spills, reducing unnecessary exposure, and complying with pertinent regulations and standards in order to better equip healthcare workers to maintain a safe work environment.

Author: Samuel J. Murff

Publisher: Government Institutes

ISBN: 9781605907048

Category: Medical

Page: 367

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Many Healthcare workers must deal on a daily basis with the transportation, preparation, storage, clean up, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs, which are used in chemotherapy because of their harmful effect on cancer cells. These drugs also have harmful effects on good cells, and they therefore pose a significant health risk to those who work with them. Yet there is little safety and health information available about them, and what information is available is scattered across a vast array of literature. The Safety and Health Handbook for Cytotoxic Drugs collects this information so that healthcare workers can better understand the drugs they work with and the safety and health procedures that should be followed. In it, author Samuel J. Murff presents comprehensive technical and procedural information on 106 of the most common cytotoxic drugs. The book provides guidance on quickly dealing with spills, reducing unnecessary exposure, and complying with pertinent regulations and standards in order to better equip healthcare workers to maintain a safe work environment.
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The Cytotoxics Handbook

Outlines the commitment of various government agencies to biotechnology industries in Australia. Includes statements from AusIndustry, Biotechnology Australia, Invest Australia.

Author: Michael Allwood

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing

ISBN: 1857755049

Category: Medical

Page: 506

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Outlines the commitment of various government agencies to biotechnology industries in Australia. Includes statements from AusIndustry, Biotechnology Australia, Invest Australia.
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2010 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook

Health 1990; 16 102–7 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service. National Institutes of Health. Recommendations for the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs. NIH Publication No. 92-2621.

Author: Gail Wilkes

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

ISBN: 9780763781248

Category: Medical

Page: 1386

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Written expressly for nurses caring for patients with cancer, the 2010 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook uniquely expresses drug therapy in terms of the nursing process: nursing diagnoses, etiologies of toxicities, and key points for nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation. An essential reference updated annually, the text provides valuable information on effective symptom management, patient education, and chemotherapy administration. Completely revised and updated, the 2010 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook includes: New and updated administered drugs. Specific drugs are described in terms of their mechanism of action, metabolism, drug interactions, laboratory effects/interference, and special considerations. The most important and common drug side effects are discussed.
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy

Critical tests for chemotherapy to proceed on time Chemotherapy should only be administered at the full protocol dose if the ... Chemotherapy is usually delayed by a week at a time. ... Safety and Health Handbook for Cytotoxic Drugs.

Author: Philip Wiffen

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780198735823

Category: Medical

Page: 747

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This handbook is the definitive quick reference guide to clinical pharmacy, providing practising and student pharmacists with a wealth of practical information.
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy

... is to adopt the list of hazardous drugs provide by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). ... purple-lidded burn bins should be used for all pharmaceutical waste, including cytotoxic agents and antibiotic ...

Author: Phil Wiffen

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 9780199603640

Category: Medical

Page: 696

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This handbook is the definitive quick reference guide to clinical pharmacy, providing practising and student pharmacists with a wealth of practical information.
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Staff Safety in Complex Industry Systems

Staff trainning and specialist education varies considerably among and whithin the associated disciplines. This book covers a literature review, interviews and fieldwork visits in seven countries.

Author: Shirleyann Gibbs

Publisher:

ISBN: 3838323637

Category: Antineoplastic agents

Page: 238

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Summary: The health industry involves many workers who may risk exposure to potentially harmful material such as cytotoxic drugs. Staff trainning and specialist education varies considerably among and whithin the associated disciplines. This book covers a literature review, interviews and fieldwork visits in seven countries. It concluded that human factors, attitudes and an organizational cuture at any level of a complex system are the most important determinants of safety. Fuzzy logic is needed, rather than a series of bivalent checklists, to generate safety in complex, interactive and adaptive systems. -- from back cover.
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Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing

Chemotherapy: safe. handling. Cytotoxic drugs are known to be teratogenic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic and ... It is vital that health-care professionals involved in the preparation, administration, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs and ...

Author: Michael Tadman

Publisher: Oxford Handbooks in Nursing

ISBN: 9780198701101

Category: Cancer

Page: 705

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Fully revised for the second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing provdes a systematic, patient-centred guide to all aspects of nursing care for oncology patients. Following latest clinical guidelines and nursing practice, it s a concise, easy-to-use and invaluable companion for allpractising and student nurses.Written by practicing nurses and subject experts, covering all aspects of cancer care, this handbook takes the reader from diagnosis through treatment to issues of advanced disease and palliative care. It includes information on cancer biology, cancer genetics and cancer treatments. Updated andexpanded to reflect the latest developments in nursing practice, the second edition now contains an additional chapter on acute oncology, with links to oncological emergencies, a new section on teenage and young adult care, and a chapter collecting and revising vital imnformation on survivorship andexperience of cancer, to aid ease-of-reference to this topical and essential knowledge. With more tables and images to aid understanding, further reading guidance, and expert practical advice, the reader can be sure this handbook is the essential resource for all cancer nursing care.
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2014 Intravenous Medications E Book

A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals Betty L. Gahart, Adrienne R. Nazareno. APPENDIX. A. Recommendations. for. the. Safe. Use. and. Handling. of. Cytotoxic. Drugs. Numerous references are available on the topic of guidelines, ...

Author: Betty L. Gahart

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323084802

Category: Medical

Page: 1315

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The #1 IV drug handbook for 40 years, Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals is trusted for its accuracy and comprehensive coverage. Whether you prefer the portable print version or the convenient electronic format, this new edition provides essential data on administering more than 350 intravenous (IV) drugs, entries for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA, hundreds of new drug facts, a detailed index of generic and trade names and more — all alphabetically organized to help you find drug information quickly and easily. UNIQUE! Published annually to ensure you have essential information on the most recently approved IV drugs as well as updated information on existing drugs. UNIQUE! Contains thorough coverage of more than 350 IV drugs — supplying you with far more than any other comparable handbook. UNIQUE! Time-tested page layout keep all dosage information for each drug on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination by having to turn a page. Consistent, easy-to-use format provides all the essential clinical information you need on IV drug administration. Lists IV drugs alphabetically by generic name for quick clinical reference. Updated IV drug dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential information. Special sections highlight dosage variances for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. Black Box Warnings, screening, and highlighting make locating key information quick and easy. Printed thumb tabs help you find information faster. "A companion website at http://evolve.elsevier.com/IVMeds/ provides alerts, monographs for selected agents not included in the book, a step-by-step tutorial for calculating IV drug dosages, IV drug dosage calculators, interactive IV drug dosage examples, printable general dilution and solution compatibility charts, and more." NEW! Four new drug monographs provide you with current, clinically relevant drug information for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. NEW! Updated drug monographs reflect the latest changes in IV drug therapy.
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2015 Intravenous Medications E Book

A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals Betty L. Gahart, Adrienne R. Nazareno. APPENDIX. A. Recommendations. for. the. Safe. Use. and. Handling. of. Cytotoxic. Drugs. Numerous references are available on the topic of guidelines, ...

Author: Betty L. Gahart

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323084772

Category: Medical

Page: 1373

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The #1 IV drug handbook for more than 40 years, Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals is trusted for its accuracy and comprehensive coverage. Whether you prefer the portable print version or one of the convenient electronic formats, each drug monograph — including those for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA — includes the drug’s generic name, common trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidote — all alphabetically organized to help you find drug information quickly and easily. UNIQUE! Published annually to ensure that you have essential information on the most recently approved IV drugs, as well as updated information on existing drugs. UNIQUE! Thorough coverage of more than 350 IV drugs provides far more information than any other comparable handbook. Updated IV drug dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential information. Black Box Warnings, screening, and highlighting make locating key information fast and easy. Age-specific dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. IV drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name for quick clinical reference. Redesigned printed thumb tabs help you find information faster. UNIQUE! Time-tested page layout keep all dosage information for each drug on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination by having to turn a page. Consistent, easy-to-use format provides all the essential clinical information you need on IV drug administration. NEW! Eleven new drug monographs provide you with current, clinically relevant drug information for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. NEW! Updated drug monographs reflect the latest changes in IV drug therapy.
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2016 Intravenous Medications E Book

A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals Betty L. Gahart, Adrienne R. Nazareno. APPENDIX. A. Recommendations. for. the. Safe. Use. and. Handling. of. Cytotoxic. Drugs. Numerous references are available on the topic of guidelines, ...

Author: Betty L. Gahart

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

ISBN: 9780323297769

Category: Medical

Page: 1369

View: 988

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Use the #1 IV drug handbook to safely administer more than 400 intravenous drugs! Gahart’s Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals has been trusted for more than 40 years for its accuracy, quick-reference format, and comprehensive coverage. Whether you prefer the portable print book or the eBook, each drug monograph includes the drug’s generic name, trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidote. Compiled by nurse consultant Betty Gahart and pharmacist Adrienne Nazareno, this resource contains all of the information you need for the safe administration of IV drugs — nothing more than is needed, and nothing less. UNIQUE! Published annually to ensure that you have essential information on the most recently approved IV drugs, as well as updated information on existing drugs. UNIQUE! Over 400 IV drug monographs provide coverage of more drugs than any comparable handbook. UNIQUE! Time-tested, easy-to-use page layout keeps all dosage information for each drug on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination by having to turn a page. UPDATED! Drug side effects are reorganized according to frequency, seriousness, and other important considerations. Black Box Warnings and highlighting of key content make locating key information fast and easy. Dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential clinical information. Age-specific dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. Spiral binding makes the book convenient to use in the clinical setting. Alphabetical format organizes all drug monographs by generic name, allowing you to find any drug in seconds. More than 100 lesser-used IV drugs may be accessed on the Evolve website. NEW! 9-11 new drug monographs provide you with current, clinically relevant drug information for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. NEW! Updated drug monographs reflect the latest changes in IV drug therapy. NEW! Do Not Confuse With information is added at the top of each applicable monograph to enhance medication safety, and the Evolve companion website includes a link to the ISMP list of Do Not Confuse drug names. NEW! Thumb tabs on left-hand pages are added to the standard right-hand thumb tabs, making it easy to look up drug monographs from either side.
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