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Revista Cubana de Enfermería
versão On-line ISSN 1561-2961
Resumo
DENIS VIDAL, Marlene et al. Degree of Biohazard When Handling Botulinum Toxin as A Medication. Rev Cubana Enfermer [online]. 2021, vol.37, n.4 Epub 10-Fev-2022. ISSN 1561-2961.
Introduction:
The use of the toxin as a medication constitutes a biological risk, due to the presence of the toxin, as well as the potential improper use.
Objective:
To evaluate the degree of biological risk when Handling botulinum toxin as a medication.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at the International Center for Neurological Restoration, Havana, Cuba, in 2017. A biological risk checklist was applied to six professionals from the botulinum toxin treatment area. The integrated result of the checklist was analyzed through ERBIO semi-quantitative method.
Results:
The probability was classified as medium. Compliance with containment measures was assessed as acceptable and the exposure was considered as very frequent.
Conclusions:
A tolerable degree of biological risk was found when manipulating botulinum toxin as a medication at the International Center for Neurological Restoration. This implies that improvements should be considered not to imply a significant economic burden, which will require periodic checks to ensure the maintenance of the effectiveness of the established control measures.
Palavras-chave : containment of biological risks; professional exposure; occupational hazards; occupational health; botulinum toxin type A.