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Hemostasis, Sponges and Drains Hemostasis When injury to a blood vessel occurs, the reaction of plasma from vessels with connective tissue cells at the site of injury will activate clotting factors that leads to another series of reactions; prothrombin reacting with thromoboplastin, which is released during tissue injury. Prothrombin and thromboplastin, combine with calcium ions in the blood to form thrombin. This reaction takes place over several minutes. Finally, thrombin unites with fibrino...

Natural Latex Allergy/Sensitivity Definition of Latex Latex is the term used to identify the cytosol portion of the sap of the rubber tree called Hevea brasiliensis, as well as products made from the sap. This term is used interchangeably with natural rubber latex (NRL). On March 29, 1991, the FDA issued a medical alert titled “Allergic Reactions To Latex-Containing Medical Devices.” This alert advised health care professionals to identify latex-sensitive patients and to be prepared to treat...