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Perioperative Care of Patients with Latex Allergy
Author(s) -
Davis Blanca Rosa
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62037-1
Subject(s) - latex allergy , medicine , perioperative , allergy , anaphylaxis , health care , perioperative nursing , population , intensive care medicine , surgery , environmental health , immunology , economics , economic growth
Initially identified in the pediatric population, latex allergy and sensitivity now are seen at increasingly higher rates in all age groups, and are especially prevalent in health care workers. Knowledge about the sources of latex in the environment, the signs and symptoms seen in latex sensitivity and allergic reaction, risk tactors for sensitivity, and how to assess patients and those working in the health care profession for possible latex sensitivity is important for perioperative nurses. AORN J 72 (July 2000) 47–54.