Tackling latex allergies in patients and nursing staff.
It has been known for some time that the latex contained in some medical equipment, such as gloves, can result in an allergic reaction. A new report from the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) looks into the response from NHS organisations to the threat from latex allergies and whether adequate measures have been taken to protect health care staff and patients.
Jason
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Beckford-Ball
D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic