How big a risk is latex?
With latex allergies more common among healthcare professionals than the general population
Latex allergies are a growing concern in the healthcare sector
The risk percentage for healthcare professionals becoming sensitised to latex ranges from 8-17%
Even though the prevalence of latex allergy in the general population is low, less than 1%, there is still a risk that patients may be allergic to latex. Some studies show that up to 6% of the population can be latex sensitised
How synthetic gloves can help
An increasing number of healthcare facilities are choosing to stock only synthetic gloves – reducing the risk for exposing latex-allergic individuals, removing the need for stocking two types of gloves and leading to greater efficiencies.
Synthetic surgical gloves can:
- Prevent reactions or anaphylactic shock – for both patients and healthcare professionals
- Prevent initial sensitisation of non-sensitised persons
- Reduce unnecessary costs and suffering – postoperative complications, for instance
- Standardised inventory with 100% latex-free equipment optimises storage facilities and removes the worry of potential allergies
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