An increasing number of clients are choosing to treat their pets that have been diagnosed with cancer. The safety of the health care team must be made a priority because of the potential health risks associated with the preparation and administration of antineoplastic drugs being used in veterinary medicine.
Source: AAHA Trends, June 2016.
Chemotherapy safety is everyone’s responsibility. Establishing standard operating procedures will ensure the safety of your veterinary health care staff and your patients. The paper covers:
- OSHA guidance
- Methods of exposure
- Equipment for preparing and administering chemotherapeutics
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Chemotherapy administration
- Accidental chemotherapy spills
INSIGHTS: This is an excellent resource for distribution representatives and their customers. It should be offered by any rep or company selling this class of drugs.