Kim K T, Graves P B, Safadi G S, Alhadeff G, Metcalfe J
Long Beach (Calif) Memorial Medical Center, USA.
AORN J. 1998 Mar;67(3):615-8, 621-4, 626 passim. doi: 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62830-5.
The problem of latex allergy is not limited to health care workers who provide direct patient care. Individuals in environmental services, dietary, engineering, and medical records departments have the potential for sensitization. Due to the significant liability that may arise from a latex-induced anaphylaxis or death, it is no longer prudent for health care facilities to ignore the problem. This article proposes practical recommendations for implementation of an institution wide latex-safe environment in health care facilities.
乳胶过敏问题并不局限于直接为患者提供护理的医护人员。环境服务、饮食、工程和医疗记录部门的人员也有过敏的可能性。由于乳胶引发的过敏反应或死亡可能带来重大责任，医疗机构忽视这一问题已不再明智。本文针对医疗机构建立全机构范围的乳胶安全环境提出了切实可行的建议。
