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Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that is used commonly in aerosolized form in the
man agement of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in fection in children. The drug is …

To minimize the exposure of health care workers to aerosolized ribavirin, we designed a
double tent containment system with circulating mist and suction applied between the tents …

Aerosolized ribavirin is administered frequently to treat severe respiratory syncytial virus
infections. The drug's potential reproductive effects in occupationally exposed workers …

Ribavirin Aerosol Page 1 Ribavirin Aerosol METHODS FOR REDUCING EMPLOYEE
EXPOSURE by Stephen D. Arnold, PhD, and Renee Alonso, MD, MPH APproximately five …

A survey was undertaken to determine the nature and prevalence of ribavirin aerosol
administration in pediatric hospitals. Ribavirin was administered in 79.4% of the …

To the Editor.—We have several questions about the interesting letter" Exposure of Health
Care Workers to Ribavirin Aerosol." 1 The authors suggest that a University of California at …

Certain airborne agents have been unequivocally demonstrated to elicit lung disease, heart
disease, and cancer in a dose-related fashion. The landmark studies of Auerbach and …

The purpose of this document is to act as a reference material for healthcare professionals
who are being trained in the preparation and administration of the drug ribavirin by …

Ongoing controversy regarding the hazards of exposure of healthcare workers to ribavirin
aerosol led to the design and evaluation of a ribavirin aerosol evacuation system that …