Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The sensitization resulting from direct contact with ECG electrodes was caused by acrylic acid, present as an impurity in ECG electrodes. Positive reactions to 2-HEMA, 2-HPMA and EGDMA are considered to be cross-reactions.
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Authors | Luca Stingeni, Emilia Cerulli, Anna Spalletti, Alessandra Mazzoli, Luigi Rigano, Leonardo Bianchi, Katharina Hansel |
Journal | Contact dermatitis
(Contact Dermatitis)
Vol. 73
Issue 1
Pg. 44-8
(Jul 2015)
ISSN: 1600-0536 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 25645530
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2015 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Chemical References |
- Acrylates
- Hydrogels
- acrylic acid
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Topics |
- Acrylates
(adverse effects)
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(etiology)
- Drug Contamination
- Electrocardiography
(instrumentation)
- Electrodes
- Humans
- Hydrogels
(chemistry)
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
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