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NIOSH list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20662
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - poisoning
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Hazardous Substances
Drug Toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Safe handling of hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121429
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Polovich, Martha
Olsen, MiKaela M.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
ISBN
1635930057
9781635930054
9781635930108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Some chemicals that cause tumours of the urinary tract in rodents

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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2019.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2019
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 119
Subjects
Carcinogenicity Tests
Urologic Neoplasms - chemically induced
Hazardous Substances - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - analysis
Disease Models, Animal
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201571
9789283201861
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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WHMIS 2015 : at work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17557
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. Richmond, BC: Work Safe BC | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia , 2016.
Audience
Professional
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
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Alternate Title
WHMIS at work
Workplace hazardous materials information system at work
Corporate Author
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
Work Safe BC
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
98 p.
Subjects
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS
Hazardous Substances
Safety - standards
Occupational Health Services - manuals
British Columbia
Canada
Abstract
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
ISSN
1703-0935
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available at URL. Print copies available for purchase. 6.00 CAD
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CPS 2017 : compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties : Canada's trusted drug reference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119896
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 C737 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Volume 1: A-L; Volume 2: M-Z
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Jovaisas, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacopoeias
Canada
Catalogs
Abstract
Volume 1: A-L
Volume 2: M-Z
ISBN
9781772410006
ISSN
0069-7966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV704 C737 2017

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CPS 2018 : compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties : Canada's trusted drug reference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120636
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 C737 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Volume 1: A-L; Volume 2: M-Z
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Welbanks, Louise
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacopoeias
Canada
Catalogs
Abstract
Volume 1: A-L
Volume 2: M-Z
ISBN
9781772410044
ISSN
0069-7966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
QV704 C737 2018

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Some drugs and herbal products

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114351
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2015.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert; opinions of an IARC Working Group on the; Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,; which met in Lyon, June 2013.
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 422 p. : ill.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 108
Subjects
Carcinogens - pharmacology
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Plant Preparations - adverse effects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - drug effects
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert
opinions of an IARC Working Group on the
Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,
which met in Lyon, June 2013.
Notes
Monographs:
Aloe vera
Goldenseal
Ginkgo biloba
Kava
Pulegone
Methylene blue
Primidone
Sulfasaazine
Pentosan polysulfate sodium
Triamterene
Hydrochlorothiazide
Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone
Digoxin
ISBN
9789283201748
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF format and supplementary material
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Meyler's side effects of drugs in cancer and immunology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18072
San Diego, CA: Elsevier , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Editor
Aronson, Jeffrey K
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 774 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9780444532671
0444532676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010

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Demystifying drug dosing in obese patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119989
Shank, Brandon R., Zimmerman, David E. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents; 1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY; 3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS; 4: CRITICAL CARE; 5: ANTIEPILEPTICS; 6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 7: PEDIATRICS; 8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID…
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Author
Shank, Brandon R.
Zimmerman, David E.
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Obesity - complications
Drug Dosage Calculations
Pharmacokinetics
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY
3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS
4: CRITICAL CARE
5: ANTIEPILEPTICS
6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
7: PEDIATRICS
8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
9: ANALGESICS
10: MEDICATION ABSORPTION IN BARIATRIC SURGERY
ISBN
1585284815
9781585284818
9781585284825
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Canadian biosafety standard (CBS)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114236
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Canadian biosafety standard (CBS) for facilities handling or storing human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins
Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxii, 151 p.
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Canada
Notes
The Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013) has been replaced by the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015) and the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016).
ISBN
9781100257716
9781100257723
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML, PDF formats
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Canadian biosafety handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114237
Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Government of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Government of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Containment of Biohazards - standards
Laboratories - standards
Microbiology - standards
Security Measures - standards
Hazardous Substances
Safety Management - standards
Risk Assessment
Environment, Controlled
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Laboratory Manuals
Canada
Notes
Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH), 2nd ed. (2016) is a companion document to the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd ed. (2015)
This edition of the Canadian Biosafety Handbook (CBH) updates the guidelines originally published as Part II of the Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines (CBSG), 1st ed. (2013).
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in HTML format
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Research and evidence-based practice : for nursing, health and social care students

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122759
Heaslip, Vanessa, Lindsay, Bruce. [United Kingdom]: Lantern Publishing Ltd. , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Contents:
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Author
Heaslip, Vanessa
Lindsay, Bruce
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Lantern Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2019
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Evidence-Based Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Research Design
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9781908625595
9781908625601
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Synthesizing evidence of diagnostic accuracy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20724
White, Sarahlouise, Schultz, Tim, Enuameh, Yeetey Akpe Kwesi. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Synthesizing evidence from narrative, text and opinion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20725
Jordan, Zoe, Konno, Rie, Mu, Pei Fan. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Jordan, Zoe
Konno, Rie
Mu, Pei Fan
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
63 p.
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Qualitative Research
Evidence-Based Practice
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Safe food handling for people with weakened immune system

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19804
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Food Handling - methods
Foodborne Diseases - prevention & control
Cooking
Immunocompromised Host
ISBN
9781100512976
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Website
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Essentials of pharmacoeconomics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114601
Rascati, Karen L. Baltimore, MD: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV736 R222 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rascati, Karen L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 295 p. : 26 cm.
Subjects
Economics, Pharmaceutical
Costs and Cost Analysis - methods
Models, Economic
Pharmaceutical Preparations - economics
Pharmaceutical Services - economics
ISBN
9781451175936
1451175930
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV736 R222 2014

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Synthesizing evidence of risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20723
Aromataris, Edorado, Hopp, Lisa. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Aromataris, Edorado
Hopp, Lisa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
81 p.
Subjects
Risk Assessment
Risk
Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-Based Practice
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare : a practical guide for improving quality, safety and outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114514
Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, Gallagher-Ford, Lynn, Fineout-Overholt, Ellen. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International/Honor Society of Nursing , [2016].
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100.7 M476 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek
Gallagher-Ford, Lynn
Fineout-Overholt, Ellen
Corporate Author
Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Publication
Indianapolis, IN
Publisher
Sigma Theta Tau International/Honor Society of Nursing
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
xxiv, 320 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Evidence-Based Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Competence
Nursing Care
Quality of Health Care
Notes
"First printing, 2016" -- Title page verso
ISBN
9781940446424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY100.7 M476 2017

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A.S.P.E.N. enteral nutrition handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19358
Silver Spring, MD: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB410 A838b 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
ASPEN enteral nutrition handbook
Editor
Boullata, Joseph
Carney, Liesje Nieman
Guenter, Peggi
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 370 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Enteral Nutrition
Evidence-Based Practice
Handbooks
ISBN
1889622133
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WB410 A838b 2010

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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence-based medicine and healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121936
Greenhalgh, Trisha. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. , 2019. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB102.5 G813 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Why read papers at all? -- Searching the literature -- Getting your bearings : what is this paper about? -- Assessing methodological quality -- Statistics for the non-statistician -- Papers that report trials of drugs and other simple interventions -- Papers that report trials of complex…
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Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xix, 262 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Evidence-Based Practice
Research
Journalism, Medical
Abstract
Contents:
Why read papers at all? -- Searching the literature -- Getting your bearings : what is this paper about? -- Assessing methodological quality -- Statistics for the non-statistician -- Papers that report trials of drugs and other simple interventions -- Papers that report trials of complex interventions -- Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests -- Papers that summarise other papers (systematic reviews and meta-analyses) -- Papers that tell you what to do (guidelines) -- Papers that tell you what things cost (economic analyses) -- Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research) -- Papers that report questionnaire research -- Papers that report quality improvement case studies -- Papers that describe genetic association studies -- Applying evidence with patients -- Criticisms of evidence-based healthcare.
ISBN
111948474X
9781119484745
9781119484738
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WB102.5 G813 2019
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