Latex allergy. Prevention and treatment.
Latex allergy is a significant, life-threatening problem for some patients and health care workers. This article identifies those individuals at greatest risk for latex allergy and describes measures that can be implemented in order to provide a latex-free environment. Currently accepted pretreatment protocols are presented and guidelines for the treatment of anaphylaxis, should it occur, are reviewed.
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA.
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects