ALLERGIC REACTION TO LATEX FROM STOPPER OF A MEDICATION VIAL

Latex hypersensitivity is now recognized as a potential cause of intra operative anaphylaxis (1,2). Patients at risk for latex allergy includ e children with myelodysplasia or congenital urologic anomalies, sensi tized health care personnel, and rubber factory workers (3-5). Latex-s ensitive patients can be anesthetized safely if precautions are taken to remove all latex-based products from contact with the patient. In t his report we describe a patient with known latex sensitivity who deve loped an allergic reaction after the administration of a drug from a v ial with a latex stopper.