| Issues and answers in latex sensitivity. | |
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PMID: 9229479 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Latex sensitivity is a problem for many healthcare professionals. Latex is found in numerous items that a healthcare professional uses on a daily basis, including gloves, tapes, bandages, and catheters. Latex sensitivity can appear as a mild, localized contact reaction, or, in extreme cases, have more sever, systemic effects. Latex not only has the potential to affect a healthcare professional's career, but it can also adversely affect the healthcare professional's life. Several agencies have responded to the increased prevalence of latex-related illnesses, including the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lack of a national database and l lack of a government policy mandating the labeling of latex-containing products are just some of the problems that hinder latex research. While there are many unanswered questions regarding latex sensitivity, there are several steps that a healthcare professional can take to protect himself or herself from latex. These include: proper documentation and treatment, preventive measures such as wearing a medical alert tag or bracelet, finding and using latex alternatives in the workplace, and setting up official latex policies within their facilities. |
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Authors:
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M Gerchufsky |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ostomy/wound management Volume: 43 ISSN: 0889-5899 ISO Abbreviation: Ostomy Wound Manage Publication Date: 1997 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-07-24 Completed Date: 1997-07-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8912029 Medline TA: Ostomy Wound Manage Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 42-53 Citation Subset: N |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) Health Personnel* Humans Hypersensitivity / etiology*, prevention & control* Latex / adverse effects* Occupational Diseases / etiology*, prevention & control* Primary Prevention / methods* Risk Factors United States United States Food and Drug Administration |
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0/Latex |
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