Surgical Gloves in Health Care
Surgical Gloves in Health Care
Surgical Gloves in Health Care
IN HEALTH CARE
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WHAT IS A GLOVE
A glove (Middle English
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History of Gloves
Gloves appear to be of great antiquity. According to some translations of
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Rubber Glove
A rubber glove is a glove made out of rubber. Rubber gloves can be
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Gloves
Patient care, environmental services, other
Glove material vinyl, latex, nitrile, other
Sterile or non-sterile
One or two pair
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Medical gloves
Medical gloves are examples of
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Medical gloves
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should be able to
provide protection
from exposure to
blood-borne viruses
for the duration of
the tasks being
undertaken.
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Mask or respirator
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PPE
Use in Healthcare Settings
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orthopaedic or dentistry,
where additional physical
protection may be needed,
double gloving, the use of
glove liners or of knitted or
steel weave outer gloves
may be appropriate and are
proven to be beneficial.
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mortem examination or
embalming, where there is
a risk of exposure to bloodborne viruses as well as the
requirement to use knives,
saws etc, pierce and cutresistant gloves are likely to
be needed, in addition to
those providing
microbiological protection.
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for effective hand washing, and the two should work together to
protect the wearer and others, such as a patient or client being
treated. Key requirements are:
When using disposable type gloves, your hands should be washed
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always remove and discard the gloves you are wearing and
replace them when you continue working;
Always wash your hands after glove removal - gloves are not a
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References
1The use of gloves Health and safety executive
internet resource
2 Guidance for the Selection and Use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare
Settings CDC resource
Medical Gloves FDA
Wikipedia on Gloves
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