title: Safe care of the latex-sensitive trauma patient.
abstract: Latex protein allergies are becoming more commonplace in the healthcare setting and pose a challenge to first responders and trauma resuscitation team members. The authors present an overview of latex sensitivity and its prevalence and outline signs and symptoms. They also identify commonly used assessments and treatment tools that may contain latex, and suggest possible substitutes. Suggestions for proactive ways to create a latex-free environment are included.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Badger
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pavesi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D007840:Latex