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Qimono drug compatibility proven
Tests to evaluate the compatibility of Qimono, Vygon’s closed system transfer device, with key cancer therapies have concluded the connectors would be compatible with all cytotoxic drug infusions in current clinical practice. The testing conducted by Professor Graham...
read moreNew study shows big contamination risk reduction
A new clinical study from the US shows a reduction in contamination risk of 97% when using a closed system transfer device (CSTD) to administer hazardous drugs. The US study* involved 13 cancer centres across the United States and the findings demonstrated...
read moreNine-point plan to help protect chemotherapy nurses
A yellow cover document from the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service proposes a nine-point plan to minimise exposure to potentially dangerous systemic anti-cancer therapies. The ‘Guidance on Handling of Injectable Cytotoxic Drugs in Clinical Areas...
read moreCompatibility of Qimono® Connectors with Cytotoxic Drugs
A new poster from Pr Graham Sewell (Plymouth University) showing the physical & chemical inertness of Qimono, when exposed to seven aggressive cytotoxic drugs. Pr Sewell states in his conclusion that based on his work, it’s reasonable to conclude that...
read morePapers Supporting CSTD
A key paper has been published recently showing a reduction in contamination risk of 97% when using a CSTD during administration of hazardous drugs, vs no CSTD. S.Bartel et al 2018 Pharmacy. Dana Farber Cancer institute Boston MA. The paper found that out...
read moreAdministering Chemotherapy: What about the Nurses?
Alison Simons and Samantha Toland from Birmingham City University (BCU) have been generating a bit of a buzz over the last few years when it comes to highlighting the potential risks healthcare workers face when delivering chemotherapy to patients. Acting as the...
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