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Cisplatin and oxaliplatin surface contamination in intensive care units (ICUs) and hospital wards during attendance of HIPEC patients.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Schenk, K-E; Schierl, R; Angele, M; Burkhart-Reichl, A; Glockzin, G; Novotny, A; Nowak, D
Abstract:
The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate surface contamination by platinum drugs in the environment of patients in ICUs and wards treated by hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).The monitoring included 12 HIPEC treatments from four hospitals during the following 3 days after perfusion. A total of 33 urine and 33 drainage fluids from HIPEC patients and 160 wipe samples from several surfaces (urine/drainage bags, floors, gloves) were taken during the study period.In urine, the high...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
Year:
2016
Journal volume:
89
Journal issue:
6
Pages contribution:
991-6
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00420-016-1137-3
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27142971
Print-ISSN:
0340-0131
TUM Institution:
Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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