Latex allergy and otorhinolaryngological surgery.
Latex allergy in the otorhinolaryngology patient requires forward planning and coordination of management plans between the surgical, nursing and anaesthetic departments in order to ensure a safe outcome.
Khodaei
I
I
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL.
Swift
A C
AC
D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors