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Learning Objectives

Latex Allergy Module - Learning Objectives

After this session you should:

1. Recognise patients that are at increased risk of latex allergy.

2. Understand the pathophysiology of latex allergy and anaphylaxis.

3. Be familiar with the Latex Allergy Cart and its contents.

4. Know the measures required to prevent a reaction in susceptible patients.

5. Know how to recognize intra-operative anaphylaxis.

6. Know how to treat intra-operative anaphylaxis.