Latex Allergy Anaesthetic Protocol — FRCA Final MCQ

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A healthy 30-year-old woman has confirmed latex allergy. She needs laparoscopic appendicectomy. The primary anaesthetic concern is:

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Correct answer: E — Using a complete latex-free theatre protocol

Latex allergy management centres on a complete latex-free environment (gloves, equipment, airway devices). No standard anaesthetic drug is contraindicated solely for latex allergy. The latex-fruit syndrome (banana, avocado, kiwi, chestnut) involves cross-reactive hevein proteins. Modern propofol egg lecithin is not a latex cross-reactant.

Reference: Association of Anaesthetists – 2020 – Suspected anaphylactic reactions associated with anaesthesia