title: Minimizing Staff Exposure to Antineoplastic Agents  During Intravesical Therapy.
abstract: Exposure to chemotherapy is a daily risk for nurses in oncology infusion centers. Although significant advances have been made in developing systems to make IV administration of antineoplastic agents safer, less attention has been given to developing systems to minimize exposure risk during instillation of intravesical chemotherapy. This article describes the use of a closed system developed at a comprehensive cancer center and compares it to two closed systems reported in the literature. At a Glance • Safe handling of biohazard medications is important for all healthcare workers involved in the administration of antineoplastic agents. • Nurses need to advocate for use of chemotherapy administration systems that minimize exposure to staff and patients. • Infrequently performed procedures need to be supported by clearly specified procedural steps that are readily accessible to the nurse.
authors.affiliation: Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, MI.
authors.forename: Clara C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Beaver
authors.affiliation: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, MI.
authors.forename: Morris A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Magnan
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
keywords: bladder instillation; chemotherapy; chemotherapy safety; intravesical therapy