Which of the following medical products contain latex? Select all that apply
a. Syringes d. Tourniquets
b. Thermometers e. Blood pressure cuffs
c. Wound drains f. Rubber stoppers on medication vials
A, C, D, E, F
Syringes, wound drains, tourniquets, blood pressure cuffs, and the rubber stoppers on medication vials contain latex. Thermometers do not contain latex.
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