AORN latex guideline. From: AORN Journal | Date: March 1, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

I. OVERVIEW

A. INTRODUCTION

PREAMBLE. Natural rubber latex allergy is a significant medical concern because it affects health care workers, as well as the general population. It crosses racial and ethnic boundaries, and it can affect males or females anytime during their lives.

There is no cure at this time, only prevention. Three types of reactions are associated with latex products. In order of frequency of occurrence they are an irritant reactio...

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