orthonurse8

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1. Anyone one allergic to carba mix and thiuram mix?

   orthonurse8 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was recently diagnosed with an allergy to carba mix and thiuram mix. The mixes are usually in gloves and gowns and anything elastic. The chemicals are rubber accelerators. I have found Ansell makes a type 4 allergy glove. I was wondering if any...

2. Hands breaking out

   orthonurse8 replied to mercys's topic in Operating Room

   Your story sounds very similar to mine. I have been a OR nurse for about 2 years now and the last 6 months I have been scrubbing. This last month I have developed contact dermatitis (what they are saying for now). I used the steroid cream, the am cu...

3. Allergic Reaction to Something in the OR

   orthonurse8 replied to orthonurse8's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks again everyone for your feedback. GrnTea for explaning the employee health. I have everything documented and have given a copy of pertenant information to my facility. So far I have used my personal insurance. Day 5 and my skin is healing with...

4. Allergic Reaction to Something in the OR

   orthonurse8 replied to orthonurse8's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you both for your comments. I am currently not scrubbing right now to get this under control. Today I got tested for latex and other allergies. I think the old time scrub sounds like the best thing to do and the least harsh things on my hands. ...

5. Allergic Reaction to Something in the OR

   orthonurse8 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I have been circulating nurse for almost two years now and have been scrubing for the last 6 months. I recently developed contact dermatitis from something in the OR. The reaction is only on my hands and up to my elbows. The rash is only in these pla...