Continuous training program for technicians handling antineoplastic drugs and occupational exposure risk

Training and regular evaluation of technicians involved in the preparation of antineoplastic agents seems essential to reduce occupational exposure. In this way, a continuous training program was established. Technicians were asked to prepare a safe simulated liquid cytotoxic drug with a fluorescein...

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Published inBulletin du cancer Vol. 95; no. 9; p. 821
Main Authors Dussart, Claude, Favier, Bertrand, Gilles, Laurence, Camal, Isabelle, Almeras, David, Latour, Jean-François, Grelaud, Gilles
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.09.2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - chemistry
Antineoplastic Agents - toxicity
Drug Compounding - adverse effects
Drug Compounding - methods
Drug Compounding - standards
Fluorescein - analysis
Fluorescent Dyes - analysis
Humans
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - analysis
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Risk
Ultraviolet Rays
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Summary:Training and regular evaluation of technicians involved in the preparation of antineoplastic agents seems essential to reduce occupational exposure. In this way, a continuous training program was established. Technicians were asked to prepare a safe simulated liquid cytotoxic drug with a fluorescein solution (10 mg/L). After, occupational exposure with this solution was simulated. Ultra-violet light (365 nm) was employed to determine surface contamination. This continuous training program is tested and validated with pharmacy technicians. All people handling these drugs (physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff) can use this program. Short mandatory training courses are stimulating and well appreciated.
ISSN:1769-6917
DOI:10.1684/bdc.2008.0706