A vertical laminar airflow hood should not be used when mixing

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A vertical laminar airflow hood is not suitable for mixing chemotherapeutic agents because it is designed to protect the product from contamination but does not adequately protect the operator from exposure to potentially harmful drug aerosols. Chemotherapeutic agents should be prepared in a biological safety cabinet (Class II Type B2) that provides both product and operator protection by using a vertical laminar flow with HEPA filtration and venting air to the outside.

A Vertical Laminar Airflow Hood Should Not Be Used When