Chemotherapy drugs are dangerous to others in the following ways:
* They can cause abnormal changes in DNA. (Are mutagenic.)
* They may be able to alter the development of a fetus or embryo, which leads to birth defects. (They are teratogenic.)
* They may be able to cause another type of cancer. (They are carcinogenic.)
* Some medications can cause local irritation or damage.
Nurses may wear special gloves, goggles and gowns when preparing and that chemotherapy drugs. In addition, pharmacists and nurses to prepare medicines in areas with special ventilation systems to avoid spraying and / or inhalation of droplets that are formed during mixing.
If you are in hospital, nurses and health workers can use special precautions when handling urine and feces for a few days after treatment. This is because the waste from the body may contain drugs. If you are taking chemotherapy drugs at home, you will be given specific instructions and precautions to ensure the safety of your family and those who live with you.
Specific procedures used for the disposal of the material that was used for mixing and administration of medicines. There are separate plastic containers to dispose of sharp instruments, syringes, IV bags and tubes of medicine. Gown and gloves are disposed of in special bags. If there are no visible leaks or spills and special precautions are used to clean the substance.
Safeguards for patients and health
There are many things you can do during and after chemotherapy to keep you and your loved ones being affected by drugs, while the body get rid of them. It takes about 48 hours for the body to break down and / or eliminate most of the chemo drugs.
Most of the waste comes out in body fluids - urine, faeces, tears and vomit. The substance is also found in the blood. When these substances come from your body, which can damage or irritate skin - even those with others. I remember that because of this, toilets can be a danger to children and pets, and it is important to be cautious. Talk to your doctor about these and other precautions to take.
During and after 48 hours when you have finished chemotherapy:
* Twice the toilet after use. Put the lid down before flushing to avoid splashing. If possible, use a separate toilet in this period.
* Men and women sat on the toilet to use it. This reduces the need for spraying.
* Always wash hands with warm water and soap after visiting toilet. Paper towels used to dry hands.
* In case of vomiting in the bathroom, clean and wash all spray twice. In case of vomiting in a bucket or basin, carefully emptied into the toilet without splashing the contents and wash twice. Rinse the bucket with hot water and soap and rinse, drain cleaning and rinsing water to the toilet, then flushing. Cleaning bucket with a paper towel and throw them away.
* Caregivers should wear waterproof gloves when they need to touch any body fluids. (These can be purchased in most kiosks.) Always wash your hands with warm water and soap after - even if they were wearing gloves.
* If a carer comes in contact with body fluids should wash the area well with warm water and soap. Although this is unlikely to cause any damage, so try to take extra precautions to avoid this. At the next visit, let your doctor know that this has happened. Exposure can often lead to problems.
* Use a condom during sexual intercourse. The substance is found in semen and vaginal secretions.
* All clothes or sheets that have body fluids on them, must be washed in the washing machine - not by hand. Wash twice in hot water with normal detergent. Do not wash with other clothes. If they can not immediately wash them in a sealed plastic bag.
* If you use disposable diapers for adults, linen or towels, seal in plastic and throw them away with normal household waste.
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