Chapter 6 Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

Appropriate PPE by Route Form/Route of Administration Double Gloves Protective Gown

Face/Eye Protection

Respiratory Protection

Intact tablet/capsule No,

No

No

No

single gloves

Manipulated tablet/capsule

Yes

Yes

Yes, if possibility of liquid splash Yes, if not crushed/mixed in a control device

Oral Liquid

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes, if possibility of liquid splash No

SubQ/IM Injection * DO NOT prime needle

Yes, if possibility of liquid splash If inhalation potential

Intravenous Solution Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes, if possibility of liquid splash If inhalation potential Yes, if possibility of liquid splash If inhalation potential

Topical Drug

Yes Yes Yes

Irrigation (i.e. surgical) Inhalation (i.e. neb)

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

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