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Introduction The four leading evidence-based clinical resources widely utilized by healthcare professionals are: UpToDate DynaMed BMJ Best Practice ClinicalKey NOTE: All four resources require a paid subscription, though institutional access is common. UpToDate Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Burton "Bud" Rose sought a way to update his nephrology textbook, Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders , more rapidly. When his publisher declined to digitize the book, he created the software himself, leading to the birth of UpToDate . Among point-of-care tools, UpToDate covers the broadest range of topics and incorporate Lexidrug monographs and interaction tools directly into its database. Although the content is comprehensive and highly detailed, its length can make it challenging to read through during time-sensitive situations. However, it now features UpToDate Expert AI , which delivers fast, evidence-based answers grounded in expert-authored medical content. In ...

Introduction Medical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between caregivers and patients (an important component of personal protective equipment). Examination and Surgical Gloves There are 2 main types of medical gloves Examination - available as either sterile or non-sterile Surgical - have more precise sizing with a better precision and sensitivity and are made to a higher standard; generally sterile Material Gloves are made of different polymers, including Latex Nitrile rubber Polyvinyl chloride Neoprene To facilitate donning of gloves, powders have been used as lubricants for latex gloves. A common agent is corn starch, however, it is found to have potential side effects, such as inflammatory reactions, granulomas and postoperative adhesions. By today, healthcare systems in Germany, United Kingdom and United States had eliminated powdered gloves use. Chlorination is the most common alternative metho...