Naso-gastric Tubes

Ryles Naso-Gastric tubes by Pennine and Universal are non-latex
Pennine Healthcare have clearly marked all their products. Admirable!

Drugs

Solu-Cortef 100mg Hydrocrtisone powder vials included in the new anaphlaxis treatment boxes in the CPR carts have a semi synthetic rubber stopper which may contain some latex accelerators!
Comment: This is similar to filling a fire extinguisher with
petrol and makes no sense at all!

IMS Pre-filled CPR Syringes have  NO latex content - ever!

Please contact me with additonal products or information.

I would especially appreciate someone with Medical ward / Paediatric / Midwifery / Spinal / Theatre / A&E knowledge to contribute.
To date - no one has - which nicely demonstrates the latex problem!

Chris Wheatley BSc FIOT RODP (FAETC I&II)
Senior Critical Care Clinical Technologist
Intensive Care Unit
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury, HP21 8AL

(01296) 31 5000  Bleep 886  or
(0870) 132 4896  FAX & voice mail service; good for example pictures

or e-mail me (preferred) chris.wheatley@smh.nhs.uk

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