RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Managing latex allergy in patients and health care workers JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 76 OP 82 VO 64 IS 2 A1 Melton, Alton L. YR 1997 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/64/2/76.abstract AB The new and important problem of latex allergy deserves the attention of all health care professionals and institutions. Latex products we use every day may cause serious consequences for patients and coworkers. All providers must develop a plan for protecting allergic patients and staff from latex exposure, and for managing allergic reactions should they occur.