Occupational contact dermatitis due to glutaraldehyde in health care workers

1988 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Nethercott ◽  
D. Linn Holness ◽  
Elizabeth Page
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Occupational Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Occupational Contact

FS10.2
Occupational contact dermatitis in health care workers

2008 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Mahler ◽  
T Bruckner ◽  
A Schmidt ◽  
T L Diepgen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Occupational Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Occupational Contact

Occupation-Related Contact Dermatitis in North American Health Care Workers Referred for Patch Testing: Cross-Sectional Data, 1998 to 2004

Dermatitis ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 261-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin M. Warshaw ◽  
Sarah E. Schram ◽  
Howard I. Maibach ◽  
Donald V. Belsito ◽  
James G. Marks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Patch Testing ◽  
North American ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
American Health Care

Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Medical Equipment in a Non-Health Care Worker Caring for a Disabled Spouse

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-211
Author(s):  
Ilya Shoimer ◽  
Melanie Pratt
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
Care Worker ◽  
Rubber Accelerators

Background: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to rubber accelerators is a common occurrence, especially in health care workers, but the risks in family caregivers are not as well documented. Objective: To document a case of a 66-year-old woman who developed recurrent, extensive flares of ACD from contact with rubber accelerators through caregiving. Method and Results: Patch testing revealed a positive reaction to two common rubber accelerators: carba mix (3+) and thiuram mix (3+). The patient described caring for her disabled husband, which involved handling rubberized medical equipment. Conclusion: Physicians should appreciate ACD in non-health care workers caused by rubber accelerators found in medical equipment. Individuals providing care for sick or elderly relatives should be further questioned on exposure to a hospital environment and contact with medical equipment.

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