Given the hazardous nature of chemotherapy drugs, strict safety precautions are essential. Here are some important measures:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Nurses should wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, gowns, and face masks. - Biological Safety Cabinets: Preparing chemotherapy drugs in a biological safety cabinet can minimize the risk of exposure. - Waste Disposal: All materials used in the preparation of chemotherapy drugs should be disposed of in designated biohazard containers.
