Pharmacists, Nurses?

[jjbubbles28]

I work in a hospital setting and wasnt sure where to find the medications that would be dangerous to touch now that I am pregnant.

 

[Dollybird]

Most will say on them. It's mostly cytotoxic drugs that you are best to avoid. And finasteride- be wary of that one. But most things are ok otherwise. I work at hospital too and had a wee scare during my pregnancy with my son when I came into contact with something cytotoxic (a patient had an unlabelled box in with them and I didn't realise it was cytotoxic till after I'd handled it!) but the pharmacist assured me risk was minimal, and no ill effects to note. Your employer should go through a risk assessment with you at any rate so that you are not exposed to anything, or any situations, that you shouldn't be. Also, perhaps have a wee chat with your ward pharmacist who can give you pointers. It depends where you work as to what you might potentially be exposed to. Xxx

 

[spicyorange]

you need to tell your hr health and safety person and get a risk assessment done, I'm sure they will be able to give you details.

 

[IsaacRalph]

I always wear gloves when on a drug round/ giving out medicines to patients when pregnant!

 

[jjbubbles28]

It wouldnt be easy for me to wear gloves the entire day. We bounce around from the room assisting, to dispensing, to phones etc. Thanks for the responses and I will check with hr

 

[IsaacRalph]

It wouldnt be easy for me to wear gloves the entire day. We bounce around from the room assisting, to dispensing, to phones etc. Thanks for the responses and I will check with hr

Oh I didn't mean for the whole day just whilst doing the meds. In hospital we have mainly set times to do rounds and then only a few in between xx