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Latex Sensitivity Among Perioperative Nurses
Author(s) -
Zaza Stephanie,
Reeder Jean M.,
Charles Luenda E.,
Jarvis William R.
Publication year - 1994
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(07)63329-8
Subject(s) - medicine , latex allergy , contact dermatitis , allergy , perioperative , perioperative nursing , dermatology , surgery , immunology
To estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical spectrum of adverse reactions to natural rubber latex‐containing products among a national sample of perioperative nurses, the investigators administered a self‐reporting questionnaire to a convenience sample of 2,200 members of the Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. Of the 1,738 nurses who responded, 369 (21 %) reported latex reactions. Multivariate analysis identified a history of allergies to cosmetic powders, other allergies, chronic illnesses, and regular use of latex gloves as independent risk factors for reactions to latex‐containing products. localized reactions, such as contact dermatitis, were the reactions reported most commonly, although severe systemic reactions also were described. AORN J 60 (Nov 1994) 806–81 2.