| Dangers of cornstarch powder on medical gloves: seeking a solution. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19546685 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article reviews information on the hazards of cornstarch powder on medical gloves. Dusting powders were first applied to latex gloves to facilitate donning. After 1980, manufacturers devised innovative techniques without dusting powder. It has been well documented that these powders on gloves present a health hazard to patients and health care workers by 5 different mechanisms. First, the glove cornstarch has documented detrimental effects on wound closure techniques. Second, this powder potentiates wound infection. Third, cornstarch induces peritoneal adhesion formation and granulomatous peritonitis. Finally, these powders serve as carriers as latex allergen and they precipitate a life-threatening allergic reaction in sensitized patients. These well-documented hazards of glove powder have caused the United Kingdom and Germany to ban cornstarch powder on medical gloves over 10 years ago. |
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Authors:
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Richard F Edlich; William B Long; Dean K Gubler; George T Rodeheaver; John G Thacker; Lise Borel; Margot E Chase; Allyson L Fisher; Shelley S Mason; Kant Y Lin; Mary J Cox; Robert D Zura |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of plastic surgery Volume: 63 ISSN: 1536-3708 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Plast Surg Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-23 Completed Date: 2009-10-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7805336 Medline TA: Ann Plast Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Departments of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA. richardedlich@gmail.com |
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Gloves, Surgical* Hazardous Substances Humans Latex Hypersensitivity / epidemiology*, prevention & control* Powders Starch / adverse effects* Surgical Wound Infection / epidemiology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Hazardous Substances; 0/Powders; 9005-25-8/Starch |
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Ann Plast Surg. 2009 Jul;63(1):1
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19546660
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