LATEX ALLERGIES: PREVENTING AND MANAGING

Course overview

Latex allergy is a general term used to describe a range of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex. Latex allergy is caused by immune-mediated reactions to proteins found in Hevea brasiliensis, a type of rubber tree. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of measures to prevent and manage latex allergy, including signs and symptoms and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with latex allergy. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.