Latex allergy within the perioperative area

John Clancy, Andrew McVicar, Janet Cox

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    Abstract

    Latex allergy is a subject which is causing concern both amongst healthcare workers and in the Department of Health, with reports that significant numbers of NHS staff may have latex hypersensitivity. With this informative article, Janet Cox joins John Clancy and Andrew McVicar to explain the mechanisms that underlie latex hypersensitivity and to make recommendations about how hospitals can deal more effectively with it.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)222-227
    Number of pages6
    JournalBritish Journal of Perioperative Nursing
    Volume11
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2001

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