Remove rubber stopper from med vials before withdrawing medications. Use IV tubing with latex ports covered to prevent injection. It is preferable to use latex free IV tubing if available. Read all premixed meds to determine if there is latex present. Armboards should be covered with kerlix prior to use.
Dressings are to be secured with plastic tape.
Rinse all gas sterilized products. Ethylene Oxide sterilization has been associated with latex allergies. Wash hands and face and change outer garment after using latex gloves, before entering room of latex allergic patient. Whenever possible, schedule patient for first procedure of the day in any department. Personnel at labs, dentist etc. should be informed of allergy prior to appointment so that latex safe supplies and equipment can be available.