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Veterinary healthcare employees working where hazardous drugs are handled may face health risks. Many of these workers treat small companion animals (primarily cats and dogs), but also larger animals such as horses, with antineoplastic and other drugs that may be hazardous to humans. NIOSH recommends establishing a program to provide appropriate protective measures for veterinary healthcare workers exposed to hazardous drugs.
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Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Explica el manejo seguro de medicamentos peligrosos para el personal de medicina veterinaria.
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NIOSH [2010]. Safe handling of hazardous drugs for veterinary healthcare workers. By Connor TH, Cordes B. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2010-150.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health