title: Identifying the risk.
abstract: This article will provide the perioperative nurse with some basic information for identification of latex-containing supplies and basic guidelines for creating a latex-free environment, including the setup and contents of a latex allergy cart.
authors.affiliation: SWTVHCS Audie L Murphy Division, Boerne, TX 78006, USA.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Doepke
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000009:adverse effects; D006281:Health Occupations; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D012307:Risk Factors