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Article: Converting to a latex-free glove can be close at hand.(INFECTION PROTECTION)
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- Healthcare Purchasing News
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- April 1, 2008
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It should be well-understood by healthcare workers that allergic reactions to latex medical products, particularly gloves, are a common complication in hospitals across the country, but awareness about the dangers of latex is even bubbling up in the mainstream media. A story appearing in the February 20, 2008 edition of the Wall Street Journal documents the growing concern among clinicians and risk managers about the prevalence of allergic reactions and the growing trend toward virtually eliminating latex products in healthcare facilities. (1)
For that reason, many hospitals, surgery centers and dental offices are turning to alternative products out of concern for ...