Resources Subcategory: Chemotherapy Gloves

What characteristics should I look for in a chemotherapy glove?

There are multiple issues to consider when choosing a glove for chemotherapy use. They include, but are not limited to: Choose chemotherapy qualified gloves. Choose powder-free gloves to reduce the potential for powder absorption and aerosolisation of chemotherapy drugs. Choose a glove that provides forearm protection. If single gloving, tuck the clean glove over the …

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What are the recommendations related to glove use during chemotherapy drug preparation?

Wear chemotherapy-approved gloves. PVC gloves are not recommended for handling chemotherapy drugs. Never used powdered gloves during drug preparation. Use double gloving unless it interferes with the drug preparation technique. A double layer of gloves is substantially less permeable to chemotherapy drugs. Change all gloves regularly (every 30 minutes) or immediately if they are torn …

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What are the recommendations related to glove use during chemotherapy drug clean up and general handling?

Wear chemotherapy-approved gloves when dealing with blood, vomitus, excreta and other bodily fluids from chemotherapy treated patients. Wash hands before and immediately after glove use. Discard gloves after each use. Laundry personnel encountering linen possibly contaminated with chemotherapy or bodily fluids from a patient undergoing chemo treatment should wear chemotherapy-approved gloves. Spills should only be …

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What is breakthrough time?

Breakthrough time is defined as the elapsed time between the initial contact of a chemotherapy drug with the outer surface of the glove and the point in time at which the permeation rate reaches 0.01 µg/cm2/min. When breakthrough occurs, the glove is no longer providing adequate protection against the tested chemotherapy drug. The longer the …

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