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gloves, latex, embalming, allergy, synthetics, chemicals, resistance, rubber, protection, poor, abrasion, nitrile, acceptability, substitute.

SOLUTIONS: An excellent alternative is to consider the use of a synthetic glove to eliminate all the problems associated with latex gloves.
To achieve chemical protection during embalming, only the thicker latex gloves will suffice.
Synthetics are usually well washed and leached during manufacture and contain much less residual chemicals than typical latex gloves in current use.
Butyl rubber (butadiene or styrene butadiene synthetic polymer) is a good choice for embalming with high chemical resistance and good abrasion resistance.
Nitrile gloves (nitrile butadiene) are overall excellent for embalming purposes with high resistance to most chemicals, excellent durability and cut and abrasion resistance along with reasonable stretchiness and tactility.

latex

latex, allergy, gloves, health, rubber latex, powder-free, protein, reactions, hypersensitivity, Dent Assoc, patients, treatm, natural rubber latex, NIOSH.

Dental healthcare personnel e xperiencing latex allergy sym p to m s should seek definitive diagnosis by a qualified health care professional to determ in e the specific etiology and appropriate treatm e nt, as well as work restri ctions and accommodations wh ere app licab le.
Anyone who is allerg ic to latex will need to take precau tions at work and outside the workplace as latex is used in a variety of other comm on pr oducts in addition to gloves.
If definitively diagnosed with allergy to natural rubber latex (NRL) protein, avoid, as far as feasible, subsequent exposure to the protei n and only use nonlatex (s ynthetic gloves).

latex_handout

latex, gloves, reactions, allergy, rubber, exposure, medication, proteins, EHS, household, symptoms, Avoid, skin, chemicals.

Allergic contact dermatitis, also known as delayed hypersensitivity, is a specific immune response to chemical additives to latex during processing.
Guidelines for Type IV: Avoid using latex gloves.
Latex allergy (immediate hypersensitivity) can be a more serious reaction to latex than contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis.
Certain proteins in latex may cause sensitization (positive blood or skin test, with or without symptoms).
The amount of exposure needed to cause sensitization or symptoms is not known, exposures at even very low levels can trigger allergic reactions in some sensitized individuals.
Latex products are manufactured from a milky fluid derived from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis.

abstract

latex, Health, allergy, asthma, Occupation, environments, NRL, healthcare workers, sensitivity, nurses, exposure, risk, Radioallergosorbent test, Maryland.

The prevalence of Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) allergy has been estimated to be 5-18% in healthcare workers, and latex exposure has been one of the leading causes of occupational asthma in the last several years.
We present the cases of two nurses, who developed sensitivity to NRL, with both dermatological and respiratory symptoms that included asthma.
Following the diagnosis of allergy to latex, both nurses avoided direct skin contact with latex, but they continued to work in the same respective environments, where powdered latex gloves, and other potentially sensitizing chemicals, were used.
Healthcare workers are at high risk for exposure to NRL and commercial cleaning solutions, and risk assessment and appropriate control measures should be implemented to minimize exposure to allergens and irritants and reduce the risk of workers for developing occupational asthma.

Latex_publications

allergy, latex, Hamilton, Immunol, rubber, Allergy Clin, natural rubber, diagnosis, Adkinson, Anesthesiology, multi-center latex, IgE antibodies, workers, Brown.

Cornstarch powder on latex products is an allergen carrier.
2. Hamilton RG, BL Charous, NF Adkinson Jr., JW Yunginger.
Serological methods in the laboratory diagnosis of latex rubber allergy: Study of non-ammoniated, ammoniated and glove extracts as allergen reagentssources.
Rubber latexspecific IgE antibodies among emergency room workers: Results of a multi-center prevalence study.
Natural rubber latex diagnostic skin testing reagents.
Absence of cross-reactivity of IgE antibodies from Hevea brasiliensis latex allergic subjects with a new source of natural rubber latex from guayule (Parthenium argentatum).
Diagnosis of Natural Rubber Latex Allergy: Multi-Center Latex Skin Testing Efficacy Study.
17. Greenberg RS, RG Hamilton, RH Brown: Differential Latex Allergy Prevalence in Anesthesiology Subspecialties.

44_latex

latex, latex allergy, reactions, rubber, risk, anaphylaxis, gloves, irritant dermatitis, skin, sensitivity, diagnosis, patients, healthcare workers, systemic reactions.

Initial reports from Europe described an unusual frequency of anaphylactic and other significant reactions in individuals, the majority of whom were healthcare workers, and patients with increased latex contact such as spina bifida sufferers.
Caused by wearing rubber gloves, due to repeated hand washing with detergents and the effects of occlusion.
Latex allergic reactions including anaphylaxis occur not just from latex rubber gloves, but potentially from all forms of latex based products like balloons, catheters, enema tubes, and condoms.
Those most at risk are healthcare workers, rubber industry employees, spina bifida patients and others who undergo frequent catheterisation or surgical procedures.

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latex, latex allergy, gloves, powder-free, questionnaire, dental workers, respondents, health, practices, dentists, compliance, non-latex, risk, infection control.

Background: Latex allergy has been identified as an occupational risk for the dental profession.
After six weeks, a questionnaire, designed to assess whether appropriate steps to reduce latex exposure had been taken, was mailed out.
While 50 per cent of respondents indicated that they had changed to powder-free or non-latex gloves, only five respondents were fully compliant with all instructions.
Dental workers in dental schools and clinics where there is a high rate of latex glove use may face adverse health outcomes as a result of high levels of latex aeroallergen.7 In the United States this has resulted in the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issuing a safety alert in 1997 advising the use of powder-free gloves to reduce exposure to latex protein allergens.1 Identification of the at-risk worker is just the first step in the management of latex allergy.

Natural%20rubber%20latex%20allergy

latex, rubber, latex allergy, elastics, cloth, Specialty Healthcare, Gillette, gloves, catheters, reaction, bands, tape, paints, spina bifida.

Natural rubber latex is a kind of rubber obtained from the sap of rubber tree plants.
Because it is very elastic, it can be easily made into a variety of medical products and everyday items.
In the past five to six years, latex allergy has become more common.
An allergic reaction can happen suddenly even if you have been exposed to latex products previously and not had any problems.
Have extrophy of the bladder Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has reduced its use of latex and uses non-latex gloves, catheters and other medical equipment for all latex-allergic and high-risk patients.
The attached list of latex/latex-free products is taken from a Spina Bifida Association of America publication.

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latex, allergy, gloves, rubber, reaction, exposure, sensitivity, proteins, natural rubber latex, risk, chemicals, dermatitis, hypersensitivity, allergic symptoms.

Natural rubber latex is the milky sap that comes from rubber trees.
Natural rubber latex contains certain proteins that may trigger an immune response in a hypersensitive individual.
This hypersensitivity reaction is similar to that associated with bee stings, poison ivy, and peanuts.
The most common reaction to latex products is irritant contact dermatitis, the development of dry, itchy, reddened skin--especially on the hands.
This reaction is caused by irritation from wearing gloves and by exposure to the powder (usually cornstarch) added to them.
Chemical sensitivity dermatitis results from the chemicals added to latex during harvesting, processing, or manufacturing.
Increasing the exposure to latex proteins increases the risk of developing allergic symptoms and the seriousness of the response.

latex-man

rubber, latex, epinephrine, allergy, reaction, pads, avoid, injection, masks, Medication, gloves, balloons, shoes, foods.

What Steps Should I Take If I Am Latex Sensitive?
Inform your employer, coworkers, and health care providers of your allergy.
Carry or have available an epinephrine self-injection kit.
The following list of items to avoid are only guides if you are allergic to latex.
You may have an anaphylactic reaction from your latex allergy, and epinephrine is the only medicine that can help you if this occurs.
For instance, if you blow up a latex balloon and your lips swell up and itch, there is no need for epinephrine.
To be effective, epinephrine must be given by injection within minutes after the first sign of an allergic reaction.

latex_allergy

latex, latex allergy, reaction, anaphylaxis, rubber, Ormond Street, MedicAlert, latex protein, support groups, doctor, symptoms, gloves, latex allergy lflt, risk.

This leaflet explains about latex allergy, how you can find out which products contain latex and what to expect when you come to Great Ormond Street Hospital for testing and treatment.
Some people are allergic to the protein in latex which is the substance that makes latex so elastic.
Therefore, products which are stretchy, like balloons and gloves, are more likely to cause an allergic reaction than products which are solid, like car tyres.
These people are more likely to be allergic to other substances in rubber production rather than the latex itself.
Some people may have a mild reaction to latex, which might include itchy eyes, sneezing or a runny nose, or an itchy rash, while other people may have a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.

SSLInternationalplc

latex, glove, protein, allergy, leaching, films, medical gloves, chlorination, enzymes, extractable protein, manufacturers, rubber, residues, treatment.

New research is ongoing on ways to remove the protein residues that can cause latex allergy among health workers.
medical device industry, especially for those who manufacture or use NR latex products.
However, significant steps have been taken to reduce protein levels in medical gloves since the early 1990s, and research is now identifying new and diverse ways of lowering residual allergenic protein.
The rise in the occurrence of type I allergy to NR latex is thought to be due to the increased frequency and duration of glove use, the diverse production processes introduced by some new manufacturers and the increased recognition of NR latex allergy by medical staff.

ICPDFACTSHEET1

condoms, latex, HIV, risk, STIs, infections, latex allergy, effectiveness, female condom, intercourse, male condom, exposure, health, consistent.

Last year, nearly 6 million new HIV infections occurred; 330 million other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which can cause infertility, newborn infections, and other serious harm, also occurred.
Using condoms consistently and correctly dramatically reduces the risk of STIs, including HIV.
FACT: In serodiscordant couples (when one partner is infected with HIV and the other is not) who have regular sexual intercourse and consistently use condoms, the HIV negative person has a near zero risk of HIV infection.
FACT: Laboratory studies generally have found that viruses do not pass through intact latex condoms, even when the devices are stretched and stressed.

latex_allergies

latex, allergy, gloves, sensitivity, skin, healthcare, reactions, exposure, Medical Staffing, accommodations, risk, facility, symptoms, dermatitis.

The extensive gloving required by current universal precaution standards and the predominant use of latex and latex-bearing powder in gloves has caused a dramatic increase in the incidence of irritant contact dermatitis and allergic reactions in healthcare professionals.
Once a healthcare worker has begun to develop sensitivity, the signs and symptoms of latex sensitivity continue to increase until the professional takes steps to prevent repeated exposure.
It is important to be aware of all objects containing latex because once sensitivity is developed, it can become more severe with further exposure.
Individuals with asthma or inhalant allergies, e.g., ragweed, are at a higher risk to develop a latex allergy.

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