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Occupational hazardous drug exposure among non-oncology nurses.

Authors :
Polovich M
Gieseker KE
Source :
Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses [Medsurg Nurs] 2011 Mar-Apr; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 79-85, 97.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Oncology units where patients with cancer receive chemotherapy are not the only settings where hazardous drugs are found. Because of increased use of antineoplastic agents for non-oncology indications, nurses' risk for occupational exposure is distributed more widely than in the past.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1092-0811
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21560958