Preparation of Chemotherapy, Spills, and Cleaning a LAF Bench

  Preparation of chemotherapy in a hospital

• 2 pairs of gloves: vinyl gloves inside and sterile, powder-free latex gloves outside
• Protective coat with long arms/plastic apron
• Arm protectors
• LAF bench
• Dilution fluid
• Syringes and cannulas
• Sterile compresses
• Disposable cloths
• 70% ethanol
• Absorbent benchcoat with plastic underside for the work bench
• If a LAF bench is not used, use a protective mask with aerosol filter and protective goggles.

Handling of chemotherapy spills

Spill kit includes:

• 2 pairs of nitrile gloves, long
• 2 pairs of latex gloves, long
• 2 pairs of shoe covers
• Plastic coat\apron
• 1 mask
• 2 diapers
• 1 bed absorbent bed sheet
• 2 plastic bags with zippers (30 x 40 cm)
• 4 thin, white plastic bags (60 x 90 cm)
• Absorbant material   
• 8 disposable wash cloths

Washing of LAF-bench

• Plastic apron
• Arm protectors
• Gloves: either double vinyl gloves or special gloves
• Disposable cloths
• 70% ethanol
• Bucket and soapy water
• Waste container with plastic bag for chemotherapy waste (biohazardous waste)