Leger R R, Meeropol E
J Pediatr Nurs. 1992 Dec;7(6):371-6.
A collaborative study conducted by nurse coordinators at five centers for children with spina bifida (myelodysplasia) identifies the increased incidence of allergies to latex products--gloves, balloons, and catheters--in this population. Reports from 185 families or adult patients with spina bifida on a questionnaire developed by the nurse coordinators describe the sample characteristics and history to allergies. Statistical analysis concludes that children with spina bifida have a higher incidence of allergies to latex products at 20.4% than the controls at 1.1%. Patient age and the presence of shunted hydrocephalus also correlated positively with latex allergy. The increased risk in this population for latex allergy and the life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) have implications for patient, family, and professional education.
一项由五个脊柱裂（脊髓发育不良）儿童中心的护士协调员开展的合作研究发现，该人群对乳胶制品（手套、气球和导管）过敏的发生率有所增加。护士协调员编制的问卷收集了185个脊柱裂家庭或成年患者的报告，描述了样本特征和过敏史。统计分析得出结论，脊柱裂儿童对乳胶制品过敏的发生率为20.4%，高于对照组的1.1%。患者年龄和存在分流性脑积水也与乳胶过敏呈正相关。该人群乳胶过敏风险增加以及危及生命的反应（过敏反应）对患者、家庭和专业教育都有影响。
