by Houda Charhi and Bruno Zeitoun | Dec 7, 2023 | Safety in HD Administration
Healthcare professionals handling chemotherapy for preparation and administration of HMPs are likely to be exposed to potential contamination risks associated with cytotoxic drugs. These risks can lead to health implications, ranging from minor issues like headaches,...
by VascuFirst | May 20, 2022 | Safety in HD Administration
Too many patients attend the Oncology Day Hospital (ODH) services to receive their chemotherapy treatment. In an environment with a significant healthcare burden, nurses are also exposed to the danger of cytostatic drugs used in cancer treatments. I. CARE...
by Pablo Martin Lancharro | Mar 30, 2022 | Safety in HD Administration
The origin of intravenous therapies One of the greatest technological advances linked to medicine is intravenous therapies. At the forefront of these therapies are infusion pumps: devices that release specific amounts of food, blood, or medication directly into the...
by Manuel Pereira Alvarez | Apr 15, 2021 | Safety in HD Administration
What is an infusor? In recent decades, infusors have been used for continuous drug administration. The development of these devices is a major breakthrough in this field, as maintaining stable plasma concentrations allows better control of the disease and its...
by VascuFirst | Mar 2, 2021 | Clinical Environment and History, Safety in HD Administration
Summary: Scientific studies show that the risks of exposure of healthcare workers lead to long-known side effects. The most recent recommendations and regulations strongly encourage the use of suitable PPE and safe closed systems, which significantly reduce the risk...
