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Environmental assessment of cytotoxic drugs in the Oncology Center of Cyprus.

Elpidoforos S SoteriadesSofia C EconomidouArtemis TsivitanidouPetros PolyviouAmanda LorimerNikos KatodritisStavroula Theophanous-Kitiri
Published in: PloS one (2020)
The overall percentage of sample contamination at the Oncology Center was very low compared to other centers around the world. In addition, the detected levels of contamination with cytotoxic drugs were relatively low with the exception of the workspace inside the biological safety cabinet. These results in both assessments may reflect the implementation of comprehensive control measures including employee training, technological equipment and effective cleaning procedures.
Keyphrases
  • human health
  • palliative care
  • risk assessment
  • drinking water
  • health risk
  • primary care
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  • quality improvement
  • heavy metals