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I have come across similar symptoms on several occasions in individuals with latex allergy. Have you considered this? Liz Wright Consultant Occupational Physician Consignia -----Original Message----- From: Amanda Dowson <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: 26 July 2001 15:03 Subject: Allergic Reaction to Disinfectants Used for Resusci-Annies >Apologies for the double posting > >Hsa anyone experienced allergic reactions to the the disinfectants used for >cleaning the resusci-annies. We have used wipes containing chlorhexidine in >alcohol; and chlorhexidine and cetrimide in an alcohol free aquaeous >solution. After the first report the trainees have been using face shields >as well as changed the disinfectant, as a belt and bracers approach. > >We have recently had 3 reports of burning, tingling, bruised, swollen and >numb areas around the mouth following CPR exercises. We have obviously done >what we should do to prevent this from happening again, but it seems strange >that 3 have reacted (one requiring hospital treatment). Has anyone else had >this problem ? Should this be reported to anywhere centrally ? > >Amanda Dowson >Health Services Manager >