Penetration and splash protection of six disposable gown materials against fifteen antineoplastic drugs

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 61-66

  Harrison, Bruce R ^a   Kloos, Michael D ^a  

^a VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Antineo plastic drug; Chemical protective clothing; Penetration test; Splash protection

Indexed keywords

EID: 70350209149     PISSN: 10781552     EISSN: 1477092X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/107815529900500201     Document Type: Article

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