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Article: Latex guidelines; moving supplies and instruments; herbal medications; instrument counts; tracking prostheses.
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- AORN Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
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Question: We are developing a latex allergy policy and procedure. We ore considering puffing soft, pliable plastic (eg, Silastic) catheters on the latex allergy cart. Are these catheters safe to use on patients with latex allergies?
Answer: It is essential to differentiate between latex-free products (eg, silicone catheters) and those made of latex with external nonlatex coating (eg, Silastic catheters). It is important to keep in mind that the primary objective when developing a formal latex allergy protocol is to ensure that latex-free products are used. When developing policies and procedures for individuals with latex allergies, refer to the "AORN latex ...