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Compounding/Hazard
Sterile Compounding
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ISO Ratings | Higher number = dirtier air Primary engineering control (sterile hood) = 5 Secondary engineering control (buffer room) = 7 Anteroom = 8 |
| Types of PECs | Laminar airflow workbench - open-front PEC where air flows unidirectionally from the HEPA filter, typically from the back Compounding aseptic isolate (glovebox) - closed-front PEC that can be located in the buffer room, but is commonly in a SCA |
| Garbing Steps for Sterile Compounding | 1. Remove accessories 2. Don head and facial covers 3. Don shoe covers while stepping over line 4. Perform hand hygiene 5. Don gown 6. Enter buffer area 7. Apply alcohol-based hand scrub 8. Don gloves 9. Sanitize gloves with 70% IPA routinely |
| BUDs for Compounded Sterile Products | Immediate use: 4 hours due to no PEC Category 1: 12 hours for room temp, 24 for fridge Category 2: 1-45 days for room temp, 4-60 for fridge, 45-90 for frozen Category 3: 60-90 days for room temp, 90-120 for fridge, 120-180 for frozen |