Children at risk: latex allergy and spina bifida.
A collaborative study conducted by nurse coordinators at five centers for children with spina bifida (myelodysplasia) identifies the increased incidence of allergies to latex products--gloves, balloons, and catheters--in this population. Reports from 185 families or adult patients with spina bifida on a questionnaire developed by the nurse coordinators describe the sample characteristics and history to allergies. Statistical analysis concludes that children with spina bifida have a higher incidence of allergies to latex products at 20.4% than the controls at 1.1%. Patient age and the presence of shunted hydrocephalus also correlated positively with latex allergy. The increased risk in this population for latex allergy and the life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) have implications for patient, family, and professional education.[1]References
- Children at risk: latex allergy and spina bifida. Leger, R.R., Meeropol, E. Journal of pediatric nursing. (1992) [Pubmed]
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