Prevention and Management of Latex Allergy

Prevention of latex allergy by selection of low‐allergen gloves

“…The determination of protein contents in latex gloves has been suggested as a method to identify low‐allergen gloves [ 12]. When we analysed aqueous extracts separately obtained from the inner and outer surfaces of 15 different glove brands for the presence of allergens and nonallergenic proteins, we found the following.…”

“…However, they are either less suited or unavailable for the treatment of latex allergy. Avoidance of latex products has therefore been suggested as an effective primary treatment measure of latex allergy [ 12]. However, latex gloves cannot be completely avoided since they provide better protection against blood‐borne pathogens than non‐latex glove alternatives [ 13].…”

Unexpected source of latex sensitization in a neonatal intensive care unit

“…It may even cause death. 12,13 The patient described in this case report underwent an abdominal surgery early in life without latex precautions. She was also exposed to latex through TPN.…”

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA 98-0096-2737, Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado (revised).

“…Accelerators and antioxidants, including thiurams, carbamates, thiourea derivatives, benzothiazole derivatives, and amine derivatives, are the main allergens in rubber products that can induce allergic contact dermatitis. 3,4 Allergic contact dermatitis is diagnosed by skin patch testing. Several cases have recently been reported of allergic contact dermatitis due to NRL itself, not the additives.…”

“…The NIOSH investigation consisted of concurrent medical and industrial hygiene evaluations during the weeks of July [13][14][15][16]1998, and August [3][4][5][6]1998. Additional medical evaluations were completed November 9-13, 1998.…”