Latex Allergy Survival Kit
		0%	A kit that a mother has put together for her son in the event that he comes into contact with latex. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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			Latex Allergy: A Prevention Guide
		0%	Latex gloves have proved effective in preventing transmission of many infectious diseases to health care workers. But for some workers, exposures to latex may result in allergic reactions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   USA
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			Latex allergy: an Emerging Healthcare Problem
		0%	An overview of the problem being faced. ACAAI Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online   USA
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			Latex Allergy: Another Real Y2K Issue
		100%	Consider this scenario: You receive a report from another nurse on a patient who is to be admitted to your unit. The patient is a 30-year-old male with a spinal cord injury who is coming in for wound care management. He lives on his own, works part-time, and catheterizes himself every 4 hours. At the end of the conversation, the nurse mentions that this patient has a latex allergy. Immediately, a red flag goes up in your mind, because this is a detail that will change how you will handle this admission. You know enough about latex allergy to appreciate that it is not solely a nursing issue but instead affects all departments. You question whether your facility is prepared to manage this patient safely. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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			Latex Allergy: Everyone's Concern
		100%	A patient comes into your dental office, a bead of sweat on his forehead. As he nervously inspects his surroundings, his heartbeat quickens. He feels his life could be at stake; his hands are locked to the arms of his chair in a death grip. The dentist, hygienist, and assistant, too, are nervous. The receptionist is poised to speed-dial 911. Why? The patient is latex-sensitive. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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			Latex allergy: How safe are your gloves?
		0%	A dramatic increase in the incidence of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex followed the introduction of universal precautions in health care settings. These allergic reactions were sparked by the marked increase in glove use and the sudden demand for gloves, which caused supply shortages and the importation of low-quality gloves with high levels of allergen. Fortunately, research has resulted in an understanding of the factors affecting the amounts of allergen, and has encouraged some manufacturers to produce gloves that have both lower antigen levels and are superior surgical tools. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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			Latex Alternative Lists
		0%	This organisation provides several products and materials that are useful for individuals allergic to natural rubber latex. Several of the products were designed for use by hospitals and others are geared for home use. Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team (ALERT)   USA
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			Latex Free Crash Cart List
		0%	Product that frequently contains latex Alternative product or method that does NOT contain latex Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team (ALERT)   USA
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			Latex Free Home Product List
		90%	Product that may contains latex. Alternative product or method that does NOT contain latex. Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team (ALERT)   USA
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			Latex glove allergy problems on the rise.
		0%	WHILE THE BATTLE against foodborne illnesses continues to rage harder than ever, a disheartening trend is threatening to put a damper on the diligent food-safety efforts of operators across the country: a growing number of employees are having problems with latex allergies, hardly good news for an industry where latex gloves are one of the most common forms of protection against bacteria. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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