Cardinal Health 8200CG - GOWN, IMP, CHEMOTHERAPY, BLUE, UNIV, 10/PK
Controlling Infection and Your Costs!
When is a gown more than a gown?
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Poly-Coated SMS Chemotherapy Gowns
Engineered to provide users with protection from the potential hazards associated with handling chemotherapy agents.
Features
- Poly-coated material for durability and protection.
- Lightweight, closed-back design, secured with ties for maximum comfort.
- Low-linting material helps to provide a clean environment.
- Long sleeves with knit cuffs provide added comfort.
Material Testing
The material used in these gowns has been tested against the following chemotherapy drugs per ASTM F739-12 and no breakthrough was observed during test duration of 480 minutes.
- Carmustine.
- Cisplatin.
- Cyclophosphamide.
- Dacarbazine.
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride.
- Etoposide.
- Fluorouracil.
- Mitomycin C.
- Paclitaxel.
- Thiotepa.
- Vincristine Sulfate.
These generously sized gowns are compatible with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) recommendations, and ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) and ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines for wearing a gown while preparing or administering chemotherapy drugs. In summary, these organizations recommend that chemotherapy gowns are,
- Disposable
- Lint-free
- Made of low permeability fabric
- Constructed with a solid front and back closure
- Long sleeved with tight-fitting cuffs
Use Where
- Lab
- Radiology
SMS Material
- Balanced mix of protection and comfort.
- Strong and breathable
- Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond (SMS) is a multi-layer fabric composed of inner layers of meltblown polypropylene between outer layers of spunbond polypropylene that is ideal for extended wear.
- Light/medium weight SMS is appropriate for low amounts of fluid.
- Heavy weight SMS may be appropriate for moderate contact with fluids.
