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..02 in the gloves. RESULTS: Examination gloves had higher NRL allergen content compared with surgical gloves, and powdered gloves had higher allergen content compared with nonpowdered gloves...

..Based on this study, we recommend eliminating powdered latex gloves from the operating rooms of the 13 studied general hospitals and support the substitution of powder-free latex gloves...

..She also presents a clinical approach to prevent or ameliorate sensitization and manage allergic symptoms...

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..Reactions to latex range from contact dermatitis to anaphylactic shock. Low-powder, powder-free, and non-latex gloves provide alternatives to protect health care workers from occupational latex exposure...

..This study demonstrated that conversion to the use of powder-free, low-protein NRL gloves not only reduces health care worker NRL symptoms, but also positively affects the costs of glove purchases and workers' compensation...

..associated with differences in the expression of latex allergen between the internal and external surfaces of surgical gloves. METHODS: Extracts were obtained from whole surgical gloves as well as from their external and internal ..

..Knowledge of the availability of substitute products and an adequate fresh stock of such products in dental practice can minimise the risk of adverse NRL sensitivity...

This study examined health care worker satisfaction with the use of non-powdered natural rubber latex (NRL) surgical gloves to determine the impact of non-powdered NRL gloves on the NRL sensitization of operating room personnel...

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..This role of immunoadjuvant is not antigen-specific. The cornstarch powder used as donning agent in latex gloves is an allergen carrier and it can enhance latex-induced hypersensitivity...

..High quality surgical gloves with no detectable protein have no detectable Hev b 5...

..groups by creating latex-safe environments that include replacement of natural rubber latex examination and surgical gloves, especially those that are powdered, with synthetic alternatives...

..In contrast, there was only 3-7% of Hev b 1 allergen in the NAL extract, but powders had 35-45% of Hev b 1. These findings indicate that allergenic properties of NRL gloves and respective glove powders may be different...

..Caution must be exercised when methods of protein and powder reduction are implemented to minimize the possibility of creating other adverse consequences...

..Their 12-month period-prevalence of HD was, however, generally higher than previous reports from other countries...

..A basic understanding of the history of surgical gloves, health issues associated with their use, glove materials, and the essential properties of hand scrubs can ..

Sterile surgical gloves are routinely worn during all invasive procedures to prevent the two-way transmission of pathogens between the surgical team and the patient...

..CONCLUSIONS: NRL acts as a common aerollergen. Minor symptoms often precede occupational asthma. The SIC test was safe in the hands of trained technicians. Occupational asthma due to NRL seems to have a poor prognosis...

..elasticity of latex and the touch sensitivity it provides has made it the traditional material of choice for surgical gloves, protecting both health care workers and patients from the transmission of bloodborne infections...

..Clinicians should consider occupational asthma when patients present with new-onset asthma or asthmatic symptoms that worsen at work...

..Latex composition, prevalence, clinical manifestations, and populations at risk also are discussed...

..006). Glove wearing increased skin pH and dryness. The pH 5.5 glove maintained lower skin pH levels than the control glove and may reduce irritation in long-term glove wearers...

..The observed reactions to between 1 and 3 of 6 latex substances tested may indicate a decrease in intensity and spectrum of sensitization. Additionally non-occupational sensitization may be of importance...

..Halstead is credited with being the first to use surgical gloves in a clinical setting...

..In the future, desensitization will probably be useful in helping patients with latex allergy...

We experienced resuscitation from latex anaphylaxis induced by surgical gloves during elective abdominal aorta aneurysm resection in a low risk adult with latex allergy...

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..POSTSCRIPT: The switch to nitrile examination gloves was successfully completed, but conversion to nonlatex surgical gloves was less successful, with costs being the overwhelming impediment...

..For latex allergic subjects it is necessary to pay attention in choosing nitryl gloves, especially as an alternative to natural rubber gloves since some brands may contain significant amounts of allergenic latex proteins...

..Adjustment for differences in risk factors did not alter the difference. CONCLUSIONS: Although not effective in all operations, use of the hands-free technique was effective in operations with more substantial blood loss...

..Most of them went unnoticed and were mainly due to shearing injuries rather than perforation by sharps. Therefore, there is an increased risk of contamination and break in asepsis during surgery...

..New institutional protocols will be necesssary in order to make powder-free non-latex gloves available to French surgeons...

During operative procedures, operating room personnel wear sterile surgical gloves designed to protect them and their patients against transmissible infections...

This study examined glove failure and related factors in both nonlatex and latex surgical gloves after routine use...

..Safety is paramount, and the reliability and efficacy of surgical gloves are crucial, as gloves are the most important barriers protecting hospital personnel and patients...

BACKGROUND: The use of sterile surgical gloves has become the international standard of care in the perioperative environment...

..During this procedure, we noticed holes in our latex-free surgical gloves when polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) was being handled...

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..CONCLUSION: Compliance with instructions regarding minimizing exposure to latex in a group of latex-allergic dental personnel was poor...

..We also observed a reduction on skin reactivity to latex in all patients by prick tests. We consider SIT with latex to be highly effective, safe and well tolerated provided we use this dose of the allergenic extract...

..CONCLUSION: Our study shows that preventive measures are sufficient to induce a reduction of sensitization. Continued avoidance is needed to prevent re-sensitization or adverse reactions on re-exposure...

..Safe and effective practice depends on recognizing patients who are at risk of NRL allergy, and an awareness of materials and equipment that contain NRL and the availability of suitable NRL-free alternatives...

..It is hoped this review article will act as a basic guide in the management of NRL-sensitive patients undergoing cataract surgery in the United Kingdom...

..Latex allergy in the otorhinolaryngology patient requires forward planning and coordination of management plans between the surgical, nursing and anaesthetic departments in order to ensure a safe outcome...

..Counsel also stated that, as there are now adequate alternatives to latex gloves, NHS employers would have an indefensible position if no attempt was made to supply alternatives...