Gloves
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...