So you are thinking that after touching the case and than touching the potential pt, he/she will develop allergic reaction? Highly unlikely althou in the past there was a story about a girl in Canada who was allergic to peanuts and died after kissing her boyfriend who just ate pbj sandwich. Damn Canadians <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I think you making it a bigger deal than it is... You and your family are free of latex allergy so you are covered. You also did mention that you will put few pairs of nitrile gloves into your fak so you are acctually being proactive and far sighted. Don't let the potential latex allergy victim handle your bag and you will be fine. I work with latex all day since I prefer the material for better fit while providing pt assesment. Now for my pts with latex allergies I will put on the nitrile gloves but guess what a lot of stuff on the ambulance comes in contact with latex. I'm usually wearing my latex gloves to put my equipment away, to work my bp cuff on alergy free pt, to work the monitor, handle bags and than I grab the same equipment to work on latex alergy pt. Never had a problem... As a metter of fact tubing and inflation bulb for bp cuffs has latex in it again never had a problem. Direct exposure and direct contact will set off the allergy. Otherwise you are good. If you want to be extra careful just ask about alergies, medications and past medical history. Answer to these questions may also give you insight about what's going on currently.