Using Fume Hood to Reduce Nurses' Exposure to Particulate Matters Dispersed Into the Air During Pill Crushing.
Azita AmiriLeAnn GuessRichard GilderDarlene ShowalterLaura HartBarbara SattlerPublished in: Workplace health & safety (2023)
Pill crushing increases PM and should be considered a workplace safety health hazard for nurses. Healthcare professionals should work under a fume hood when crushing pills and wear proper protective equipment. The findings of significant particulate pollution related to pill crushing suggest that further research is warranted.