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Latex Allergy Management

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Sort Desciption: AnsellCares, established in 1992, is dedicated to providing valuable support and information to the healthcare community. We have assigned this programme the following three objectives: ...

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Latex Allergy Management. AnsellCares, established in 1992, is dedicated to providing valuable support and information to the healthcare community. We have assigned this programme the following three objectives: To research the cause, prevention and treatment of latex allergies. To educate patients and healthcare professionals to recognise, prevent and treat these conditions. To create awareness and communicate the issues of latex sensitisation. Understanding natural rubber latex, chemical allergies and powder-related problems associated with glove barriers This clinical reference manual is one in a series of continuing education services provided by Ansell Healthcare as part of an ongoing commitment to the development of quality hand barrier products and services for the healthcare industry. 2 3 Gloves containing natural rubber latex (NRL) provide excellent protection against the transmission of infectious agents and are an integral part of healthcare practice. However, NRL gloves have been associated with skin irritation in some users. Adverse skin reactions to NRL gloves include delayed contact dermatitis (type IV reaction), latex allergy (type I reaction) and general skin irritations. The earliest report of latex allergy was published in the British Journal of Dermatology in 1979. 1 Immunoglobulin antibodies specific to the allergens found in NRL were detected in some of the individuals affected by allergic reactions. In the USA, the first case of latex allergy was reported in 1989. 2 Symptoms of latex allergy usually occur within 30 minutes or earlier after exposure and may include erythema, pruritus or local urticaria. In rare cases, symptoms of anaphylaxis may occur. The introduction of universal glove precautions has increased the exposure of healthcare workers and patients to NRL gloves, leading to a rise in the number of people experiencing adverse reactions. Although NRL gloves are a potential source of sensitivity, individuals ca ...

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