Korean J Anesthesiol.  2004 Jul;47(1):139-141. 10.4097/kjae.2004.47.1.139.

Allergic Reaction after the Insertion of a Latex Urethral Catheter: A case report

• Yoon CS
• Kim TY
• Baek S
• Ha SH
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2237575
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2004.47.1.139

Abstract

Natural rubber latex is a processed plant product that is manufactured from the rubber tree, Hevea braziliensis. Allergy to natural rubber latex, which contains a complex blend of water-soluble plant proteins, is a major source of concern in clinical practice. Latex is the inciting factor in at least 10 percent of anaphylactic reactions that have been reported during anesthesia. IgE-mediated sensitization to natural rubber latex could induce hypersensitivity reactions ranging from mild contact urticaria to potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Because of the ubiquitous use of latex in medical equipment and devices, anesthesiologist should give more attention and to the management of the allergic reactions to latex in high risk groups. We report upon the anesthetic management of a parturient undergoing Cesarean section, in which an allergic reaction to latex developed just after the insertion of latex urethral catheter.

Keyword

allergic reaction; cesarean section; latex

MeSH Terms

Anaphylaxis
Anesthesia
Cesarean Section
Female
Hevea
Hypersensitivity*
Latex*
Plant Proteins
Plants
Pregnancy
Rubber
Urinary Catheters*
Urticaria
Latex
Plant Proteins
Rubber