Bey D, Browne B
Department of Pharmacy, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas 76508, USA.
Nutr Clin Pract. 1997 Apr;12(2):68-71. doi: 10.1177/011542659701200268.
The use of latex gloves in the health care setting dates back to the 1800s, when these products were introduced as a means of preventing the passage of microorganisms to operating room patients. Today, fear of human immunodeficiency virus transmission and other blood-borne diseases has led to implementation of standardized guidelines for glove use for health care professionals. Because of the unique combination of strength, flexibility, and elasticity of natural rubber, latex is typically the material of choice for a variety of medical products, including examination gloves. Unfortunately, routine use of latex in the health care setting may be detrimental to patients and caregivers with a history of natural rubber latex hypersensitivity reactions.
在医疗环境中使用乳胶手套可追溯到19世纪，当时这些产品作为防止微生物传播给手术室患者的一种手段而被引入。如今，对人类免疫缺陷病毒传播和其他血源性病原体的担忧促使医疗保健专业人员实施了标准化的手套使用指南。由于天然橡胶具有强度、柔韧性和弹性的独特组合，乳胶通常是包括检查手套在内的各种医疗产品的首选材料。不幸的是，在医疗环境中常规使用乳胶可能对有天然橡胶乳胶过敏反应史的患者和护理人员有害。
