• Crit Care Nurs Q · May 1998

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    Managing latex allergy in the cardiac surgical patient.

    • M M Brown and R Hess.
    • Mercy Hospital ScrippsHealth, San Diego, USA.
    • Crit Care Nurs Q. 1998 May 1; 21 (1): 8-15.

    AbstractLatex allergy affects about 1% of the general population and between 10% and 17% of health care workers. The severity of a latex allergic reaction can range from contact dermatitis to anaphylaxis and death. Critical care personnel must be able to identify cardiac surgical patients at risk for a latex allergy and supply alternative equipment, and medication. In addition, knowledge and provision of emergency treatment of a Type I latex reaction is paramount. Critical care staff need to educate both the patient and the family about latex allergy, including latex allergy testing and community resources.

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