Management of Latex Allergy
Management of Latex Allergy $36.00
3 Contact Hours
Summary Course Contents
- Epidemiology of latex allergy
- Latex manufacturing process and introduction of protein allergens during manufacture
- Factors contributing to allergy development
- Diagnosing allergies
- Allergic reactions; common symptoms of slow and rapid phase anaphylactic reaction
- Precautions against latex reactions
- Substitute for latex products
- Case histories related to latex glove allergy
- References
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Discuss the epidemiology of latex allergy in the general population, patients and dental workers.
- Describe the manufacturing process involved in the natural rubber products and identify specific steps during which protein allergens may be introduced in the latex gloves.
- Identify 5 factors that contribute to allergy development.
- Explain why allergies are so difficult to diagnose.
- Distinguish between various types of allergic reactions.
- Describe common symptoms of a rapid phase and slow phase anaphylactic reaction.
- Identify patients more susceptible to latex allergy.
- Outline 6 recommendations for patients to guard against adverse latex reactions.
- Outline 4 steps to protect dental health care workers against latex allergy.
- List substitutes for latex dental products.
- Describe a treatment plan for severe systemic anaphylaxis.
To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and return it to us with your completed exam.