Latex gloves use and symptoms in health care workers 1 years after implementation of a policy restricting the use of powdered gloves

摘要

The prevalence of symptoms of dermatitis reported by latex glove users was 40.3/100(National Surveillance System for Hospital Health Care Workers)and 50.0/100(Lake Symptom Survey). Stepwise replacement evaluation at employee health clinics is recommended to identify and protect employees sensitized to latex. The medical community needs more understanding and education about latex gloves, latex sensitization, and available alternatives.