Kinnaird S W, McClure N, Wilham S
Neonatal Netw. 1995 Oct;14(7):33-8.
Allergy to latex has been increasing as the use of latex products has grown. The increase is disproportionately occurring in those people with myelodysplasias, those who have undergone multiple surgical procedures, and health care providers. Within those groups, the most susceptible to latex allergy are people with other allergies. Early identification of high-risk individuals and their avoidance of products containing latex can minimize the occurrence of this allergic response. Heightened awareness among health care providers is needed because latex is very common in hospitals and clinics. Inadvertent exposure places latex-sensitive individuals in danger of anaphylaxis. Nurses caring for infants and children are able to modify the environment of those at risk for latex allergy, reducing exposure to this potentially dangerous substance. Teaching families of children at risk will help them avoid latex in the home; many common household substances contain latex and are likely to trigger allergic responses.
随着乳胶产品使用的增加，对乳胶过敏的情况也在增多。这种增加在患有骨髓发育异常的人群、接受过多次外科手术的人群以及医护人员中尤为明显。在这些群体中，最易对乳胶过敏的是患有其他过敏症的人。早期识别高危个体并让他们避免使用含乳胶的产品，可以将这种过敏反应的发生率降至最低。医护人员需要提高认识，因为乳胶在医院和诊所中非常常见。不经意的接触会使对乳胶敏感的个体面临过敏反应的危险。照顾婴幼儿的护士能够改变有乳胶过敏风险者的环境，减少接触这种潜在危险物质。对有风险儿童的家庭进行教育将帮助他们在家中避免接触乳胶；许多常见的家用物品都含有乳胶，很可能引发过敏反应。
