Studie evaporace vybraných cytostatik a propustnosti ochranných rukavic v rámci výzkumu profesní zátěže zdravotnických pracovníků exponovaných cytotoxickým protinádorovým léčivům (projekt CYTO)

• Title in English: Evaporation and permeation of protective gloves by selected cytotoxic drugs - research of the occupational risks of health care personnel handling hazardous cytotoxic drugs (project CYTO)
• Authors: DOLEŽALOVÁ Lenka; ODRÁŠKA Pavel; GORNÁ Lucie; PRUDILOVÁ Magda; VEJPUSTKOVÁ Romana; BLÁHA Luděk
• Year of publication: 2009
• Type: Article in Periodical
• Magazine / Source: Klinická onkologie
• MU Faculty or unit: Faculty of Science
• Field: Hygiene
• Keywords: cytotoxic drugs; occupational exposure; evaporation; vapour pressure; permeability of gloves
• Description: Objective of this study was to contribute to research of occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs by investigation of their evaporation behavior and permeation through commonly used gloves. Our results showed, healthcare professionals could be exposed to antineoplastic drugs through both supposed exposure pathways (inhalation of gaseous particles and dermal uptake).

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