Occupational exposures among nurses caring for chemotherapy patients -Quantitative analysis of cyclophosphamide and α-fluoro-β-alanine in urine-

Abstract

The results reveal that almost all nurses were exposed to cyclophosphamide. Even when the patient in the intravenous drip of CP was not being cared for, it became clear that exposure by CP existed. As the route of the exposure to CP, the inhalation or dermal absorption can be considered. To ensure minimum exposed to antineoplastic drugs, suitable personal protective equipment needs to be equipped also of various scenes of caring for chemotherapy patients. Moreover, it is important to keep an eye on the monitoring of the antineoplastic drug in the environment and a nurse's health condition periodically going forward.

The Effect of Cyclophosphamide On hippocampal Structure of Adult Male Rats (Role of Rosuvastatin)

“…Many cancers are treated by different approaches including chemotherapy. In general, there are nonspecific effects of chemotherapy as these agents affect the normal tissues besides its action on cancer cells directly or indirectly (1). Moreover, nurses and pharmacists are exposed in their occupation to many drugs throughout their production, and distribution including anticancer (2).…”