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Latex allergy and gloving standards

D M Korniewicz1, S W McLeskey

  • 1Academic Development, Georgetown University, School of Nursing, Washington, DC 20057-1107, USA.

Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|December 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare workers increasingly report latex sensitivity due to frequent use of natural rubber latex (NRL) gloves. This review examines current issues, standards, and recommendations for clinical gloving practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Increased use of latex gloves in healthcare settings due to universal precautions.
  • Rising incidence of latex sensitivity and allergic reactions to natural rubber latex (NRL) among healthcare workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current issues surrounding clinical gloving practices.
  • To address national standards pertinent to healthcare gloving.
  • To provide recommendations for future gloving practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current issues in gloving practices.
  • Analysis of national standards related to latex glove use.
  • Synthesis of information to formulate recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Identification of ongoing controversy regarding appropriate glove selection in clinical practice.
  • Assessment of existing national standards for gloving.
  • Development of recommendations for optimizing gloving practices.

Conclusions:

  • The use of natural rubber latex (NRL) gloves necessitates careful consideration due to rising sensitivities.
  • Adherence to national standards and informed recommendations are crucial for safe clinical gloving practices.
  • Further research and policy development may be needed to address healthcare worker safety and patient care in relation to gloving.

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