Latex Allergy Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
High risk individuals (6)
A
healthcare workers
patients w/ spina bifida
GU tract abnormalities
multiple procedures
rubber industry
hereditary tendency
2
Q
Tests
A
skin prick-dangerous
RAST-blood test false negative
ELISA-enzyme inked immunosorbent assay, blood
3
Q
Sensitization
A
cutaneous absorption
inhalent exposure
4
Q
Origin
A
sap of rubber tree
5
Q
Therapeutic management
A
epi
6
Q
When do latex sensitive patients have surgery
A
first thing
7
Q
Type one reaction
A
immediate onset (generalized symptoms)
anaphylactic
urticaria-hives wheezing dyspnea laryngeal edema bronchospasm tachycardia hypotension
8
Q
Type four reaction
A
delayed onset
contact dermatitis pruritus edema erythema vesicles drying papules crusting/thickening skin
