Jeanes A
Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust, London.
Nurs Times. 1997;93(40):54-5.
The problem of latex sensitisation in health-care settings is now well documented. Nurses need to be aware of the types of reactions that can occur in those who are sensitised to latex and know the appropriate measures to take to relieve the symptoms, while employers should have a policy on latex sensitisation to ensure the safety and well-being of employees and patients.
