Chapter 6 Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

What are some situations when PPE must be worn?

Expelling air (not recommended) or transferring medications using needles or syringes *Handling bodily fluids from patients who received hazardous drugs within the last 48 hours

Preparing oral drugs that must be compounded or crushed

Preparing or transferring medications from vials or ampules

Spiking, priming, or changing IV equipment

Having contact with leaking tubing or connection sites

Managing cytotoxic spills

Disposing of hazardous drugs; mixing materials

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