Protocol for Preparation and Administration of Chemotherapy
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
The patient and the health care personnel who are preparing and administering the chemotherapeutic drugs are at the risk of teratogenic, mutagenic and carcinogenic effect. The chemotherapy drug should be prepared by loading nurses who are trained specially in preparation and administration of chemotherapy. While preparing and administering the chemotherapeutic drugs, care must be taken to protect patients as well as the health care personnel.
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Mrs. Sheeba Chellappan
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