Hazardous drugs (HDs) are chemicals that demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics: carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, teratogenicity, reproductive toxicity, or organ toxicity. In addition, newer drugs with a structural or toxicity profile that mimics an agent known to be hazardous by...

Although uncommon, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) infiltrations do occur. Two case studies involving 5-FU infiltration from totally implanted venous access devices identified at the conclusion of a 46-hour continuous infusion via an ambulatory infusion pump are presented. These cases highlight the...

I read with great interest the recent article entitled “Personal Protective Equipment: Evaluating Usage Among Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology Nurses” by Menonna-Quinn, Polovich, and Marshall (2019). In addition to furthering the body of knowledge regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)...

Medical facilities in the United States are faced with the challenge of meeting the December 2019 requirements of U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention General Chapter <800> (USP <800>) Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings. A 300-bed hospital in western Washington formed a practice...