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Clinical Perils: Latex Allergy - icumed.com
www.icumed.comS T U D Y S U M M A R Y Clinical Perils: Latex Allergy Paul A Gibilisco, MD, FACP, FACR OVERVIEW Allergy to natural rubber latex is a growing concern for both healthcare workers and patients. 1 Latex is composed of a variety of potentially irritating proteins2 and is used in many healthcare products, including gloves and catheters.3 Sensitivity to ...
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION PROLIA.
www.pi.amgen.comLatex Allergy: People sensitive to latex should not handle the gray needle cap on the single-dose prefilled syringe, which contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex). Prior to administration, Prolia may be removed from the refrigerator and brought to room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) by standing in the original container.
APPENDIX 1 - Use of gloves - Health and Safety Executive
www.hse.gov.uk3 low cost. If latex gloves are worn, then powder free, low protein content materials must be chosen to help prevent latex allergy.
Latex in Vaccine Packaging
www.cdc.govLatex in Vaccine Packaging “Immediate-type allergic reactions due to latex allergy have been described after vaccination, but such reactions are rare. If a person reports a severe anaphylactic allergy to latex, vaccines supplied in vials or syringes that contain natural rubber latex should be avoided if possible.
Latex Allergy 1
www.allergynutrition.comVickerstaff Health Services Inc. Fact Sheet Latex Allergy Allergy to natural rubber (latex) has been recognized as an increasing and clinically
LATEX SENSITIVITY AND ALLERGY: RAISING …
www.ajan.com.auAustralian Journal of Advanced Nursing 40 2001 Volume 18 Number 3 ABSTRACT Natural rubber latex allergy is a public health issue that is yet to be addressed in many ...