Latex anaphylaxis during labor: case report.

Kim, Kun Woo; Kim, Sun Mie; Ko, Eun Mi; Shim, Soon Sup; Chun, Dae Woo; Han, Soo Yeon; Park, Joong Shin; Jun, Jong Kwan; Yoon, Bo Hyun; Syn, Hee Chul

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002;45(2):311-314.
Published online February 1, 2002.

Latex anaphylaxis during labor: case report.

Kun Woo Kim, Sun Mie Kim, Eun Mi Ko, Soon Sup Shim, Dae Woo Chun, Soo Yeon Han, Joong Shin Park, Jong Kwan Jun, Bo Hyun Yoon, Hee Chul Syn

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Allergy to latex gloves has been described as an unusual complication during labor. However, IgE mediated hypersensitivity reaction to natural rubber have recently been identified as an international health problem. In this first case report in Korea, latex anaphylaxis during labor is described in an operating room nurse who has been continuously exposed to latex gloves. Because of the increasing frequency of latex allergy, obstetrician should take care and give more attention to the clinical history, as well as be aware of this possibility especially in high risk groups.

Key Words: Latex, Anaphylaxis, Labor