The dental management of patients with natural rubber latex allergy.
Reports of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex have increased during the past two decades with both dental personnel and patients being affected. A dental management protocol is outlined for patients who have latex allergy. This includes: the identification of patients at high risk for developing latex allergy; the creation of a controlled, 'latex free' environment in the dental surgery; and the provision of emergency drugs and equipment that are free from natural rubber latex and may be required for the management of an allergic reaction.
Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
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Field
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Longman
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Al-Sharkawi
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Perrin
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Davies
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects
D003764:Dental Materials; D007840:Latex; D012408:Rubber