Allergy to Latex
		0%	A short article on the prevalence of latex allergy. D. Vervloet Asmanet   France
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			Ask the Expert - Latex
		93%	Latex allergy/nitrile allergy. Latex allergy/testing. Do you know if chewing gum does, indeed, contain latex? Treatment recommendation for latex allergy. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology   USA
Your comments			Just realized my problems are nitrile induced, not much information but at least i'm not alone. From: Anon

			Association Between Latex Sensitization And Repeated Latex Exposure In Children
		0%	Numerous research studies have documented that children with spina bifida are at high risk for developing allergies to natural rubber latex. To prevent latex sensitization and possible anaphylaxis, allergists and immunologists recommend that children with spina bifida be managed with latex avoidance protocols beginning at birth. Some children with congenital anomalies other than spina bifida also become sensitized to latex; however, little empiric evidence exists to determine if these children also are at high risk for developing allergies to natural rubber latex and if they also should be managed with latex avoidance protocols. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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			Concerning the Use of Powdered and Non-powdered Natural Rubber Latex Gloves - AAAAI and ACAAI Joint Statement
		0%	An brief statement. ACAAI Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online   USA
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			Guidelines for the Management of Latex Allergies and Safe Latex Use in Health Care Facilities
		85%	Guidelines for the Management of Latex Allergies and Safe Latex Use in Health Care Facilities including reactions seen, reasons for latex allergy increase, identification of high risk individuals, prevention, a latex allergy questionnaire, patch test methodology, and treatment for the severe reaction. ACAAI Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online   USA
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			Latex Allergy
		0%	A detailed and very good overview of latex allergy, including who is at risk, what are the allergens, reasons for the recent increase, sources of latex exposure, clinical reactions, investigations, management, public health implications and the future. Prof. P. Potter Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA)   SouthAfrica
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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
Your comments			Great article. Very thorough. From: Anon

			Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products
		0%	This technical information bulletin is intended to alert field personnel to the potential for allergic reactions in some individuals using natural rubber latex (NRL) products, particularly gloves, in the workplace setting. Natural rubber is utilized in a variety of products including gloves, airways, airway masks, medication vial tops, anesthesia bags, various catheters, supplies for intravenous use, dental dams, balloons, and other products.(1,2,3) NRL glove use in the health care setting has risen dramatically since about 1987, due to the increased threat of contracting HIV, hepatitis B, and other infectious agents in the course of delivering health care to patients and the need for barrier protection.(1,4) Thus, the frequency of exposure to NRL among health care and other workers has increased. Latex Allergy Links   USA
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