It was reported that an employee had an allergic reaction when a box of gloves was opened resulting in a visit to the emergency room.Patient was treated for face swelling by administering a steroid shot & benadryl shot, and was given a pepcid pill.Patient was reported to be better the following day and returned to work on the second day.Employee did not don gloves but noticed odor after box was opened.This was a different glove from what is normally ordered.Patient does also have a known latex allergy.
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