Marler-Hausen T, Holt C, Headley C, Sessink P. Use of a closed-system drug transfer device reduces contamination with doxorubicin during bolus injection.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2020;
29:S15-S21. [PMID:
32463759 DOI:
10.12968/bjon.2020.29.10.s15]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Administration of doxorubicin via bolus injection may result in environmental contamination and a risk of nurses becoming exposed. Small spills are frequently observed by nurses when syringes are connected to, and disconnected from, infusion lines.
AIMS
The effect of a closed-system drug transfer device (CSTD) on the release of doxorubicin was studied during administration via bolus injections.
METHODS
10 administrations with the currently used technique and 10 administrations using the CSTD were compared by analysis of doxorubicin contamination on gauze pads, tissues and gloves.
FINDINGS
Using the current technique, contamination was found during nine administrations, which was mainly on the gauze pads and, to a lesser extent, on the tissues and gloves, indicating release of doxorubicin during administration. With use of the CSTD, contamination was found only on one pair of gloves.
CONCLUSION
Use of a CSTD significantly decreased the number of spills and level of contamination compared with the currently used technique and, consequently, the use of such devices offers a safer working environment for nurses.
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