| Document ID (ISN) | 109440 |
| CIS number |
09-401 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0465-546X - Medicina y seguridad del trabajo |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Uribe Llopis P., Barbero del Palacio P., Alonso Cobo M.T., Bardón Fernández-Pacheco I., Caso Pita M.C. |
| Title |
Towards a latex-free hospital |
| Original title |
Hacia un hospital sin látex [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2008, Vol.LIV, No.212, p.99-108. Illus. 15 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://scielo.isciii.es/pdf/mesetra/v54n212/original6.pdf [in Spanish]
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| Abstract |
The objective of this work was to describe the steps taken in a public hospital in Spain in order to achieve the goal of being a "latex-free hospital". This policy was chosen because of the increasing number of cases of latex allergy. Besides protecting workers, the actions are also aimed at protecting patients against possible post-operation allergic reactions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; plant health organization; hospitals; natural rubber; latex; Spain |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
allergens; substitution; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Hand and arm protection
Occupational health services
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