TABLE III.
Number of Respondents by Module
| Hazard module | Numbers of respondents |
|---|---|
| Aerosolized medications | 487 |
| Antibioticsa | 321 |
| Pentamidine | 227 |
| Ribavirin | 50 |
| Antineoplastic drugs (compound) | 457 |
| Antineoplastic drugs (administer) | 2,069 |
| Chemical sterilants | 428 |
| Ethylene oxide | 168 |
| Hydrogen peroxide gas | 347 |
| Plasma | |
| High level disinfectants | 4,657 |
| Surgical smoke | 4,752 |
| Laser surgery | 1,469 |
| Electrosurgeryb | 4,715 |
| Anesthetic gases | 3,610 |
| Core module | 10,912 |
| Total | 12,028 |
a
Includes tobramycin, amikacin, and colistin.
b
Includes electrocautery, diathermy, and ultrasonic procedures.