Knowledge of nursing professionals about the use of personal protection equipment in the administration of antineoplastic chemotherapy

Authors

  • Poliana Silva de Brito
  • Nataniele de Albuquerque
  • Tainan de Andrade Rocha
  • Clebiana Alves e silva Diniz
  • Julia Maria Pacheco Lins Magalhães

Keywords:

Chemotherapy, Occupational hazards, , Personal protective equipment, Worker's health.

Abstract

The professional who handles antineoplastic chemotherapy without the proper use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) is at risk of presenting from simple symptoms such as headache, dizziness,
vomiting, alopecia, allergic reactions and mucosal changes, to more serious effects, such as: mutagenicity,
carcinogenicity and teratogenicity caused by improper absorption of these substances.

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Published

2023-04-20

How to Cite

Silva de Brito, P., de Albuquerque, N., de Andrade Rocha, T., Alves e silva Diniz, C., & Maria Pacheco Lins Magalhães, J. (2023). Knowledge of nursing professionals about the use of personal protection equipment in the administration of antineoplastic chemotherapy. Caderno De ANAIS HOME. Retrieved from https://homepublishing.com.br/index.php/cadernodeanais/article/view/184

Issue

I SEVEN CONGRESS OF HEALTH

Section

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