I am allergic to rubber / a latex product is it necessary to alert my Anaesthetist?
Yes, many latex / rubber products are used in the theatre setting. Latex allergy is an increasingly common allergy to rubber, which is usually not serious. If you think you have it, you should tell your surgeon and your anaesthetists, so they can avoid using rubber products. Informing the medical team & Anaesthetist at the earliest possible time will allow latex products to be removed from the theatre reducing your exposure to these products.
