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A member asked:
I'm concerned because the adhesive on monitoring electrode causing allergic reaction. no it's not latex?
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No, not latex : Common reaction to adhesives. When you need an EKG, ask your doctor for a steroid cream to put on the sites of the electrodes right after they're removed to limit the development of rash.
Answered 8/18/2015
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