GLOVE
A protective covering for the hand. The glove is made of a flexible impenetrable material that permits full movement of the hand and fingers. Surgical Gloves are used to protect both the operative site from contamination with organisms from the health care worker and the heath care worker from contamination with pathogens from the patient.
There are two main types of medical gloves which are used: examination gloves and surgical gloves. Surgical gloves have more fixed sizing with a better precision and sensitivity and are made to a higher standard. Examination gloves are available as either sterile or non-sterile however surgical gloves are generally sterile.
SURGICAL GLOVES
A Surgical glove is worn to prevent contamination of the patient during medical or surgical procedures and to protect the hand of healthcare professional from exposure to potentially infectious materials
Uses of Surgical gloves
The purpose of surgical gloves is to act as a protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of microorganisms or disease between healthcare professionals and patients during surgical or medical procedures.
Surgical Gloves Materials
Surgical gloves are made up of different polymers including rubber, polyvinyl chloride, latex, nitrile and neoprene to serve different purposes; they come powdered with corn starch to lubricate the gloves making them easier to put on the hands or unpowered,
Examination gloves used in healthcare
- Nitrile
- Vinyl
- Latex
How to use
- Dry hand before putting on the gloves.
- Take out the product after checking package.
- Surgical Gloves need to be put on carefully; do not apply excessive force to pull the gloves when putting on.
- The Surgical gloves should be discarded with an appropriate waste disposal container after use according to local disposal regulations.
Cautions for Use
- The product is for single use.
- Sterility guaranteed until package is opened or damaged.
- Users should consider the circumstances of use in deciding whether to remove any residual powder on gloves after wearing them. Corn starch powder can be easily removed by wiping gloves thoroughly with a sterile wet sponge, wet towel or other effective method.
Storage Condition
- The atmosphere must always be according to the prescribed conditions for the storage of the gloves.
- Surgical Gloves before opened for use shall be stored in dark, cool and dry place.
- Surgical Gloves need to avoid area with excessive heat. The storage areas need to be controlled below 40ºC/ 104 ºF.
- Surgical Gloves need to be stored at the areas with good air ventilation.
- Surgical Gloves need to be shielded from direct sunlight and fluorescent lighting.
- Surgical Gloves need to be stored far away from any energy radiating and heat generating equipment.
The Importance of Surgical Gloves
- A surgical glove is much more than just an ordinary glove. It acts as a shield of the hand and body and creates a barrier over the skin which will protect the wearer from harmful pathogens and contaminants.
- Because surgical gloves are skin-tight and manufactured using specialized processes, they retain grip and touch sensitivity of the hand unlike any other type of glove available. This allows surgical professionals to perform even the most delicate of tasks with precision and ease.
- Surgical gloves are not only waterproof but also offer good levels of resistance to most chemical substances, thus providing even further protection.
- Because of the varying thickness and production design of the different types of surgical gloves, some models will also offer decent resistance to sharp objects and will be difficult to pierce or cut, thus protecting its wearer from needle stick injury and other sharps penetration injuries. Many healthcare professionals also choose to “double-glove” – that is; to wear two pairs of gloves on top of each to minimize penetration accidents even further.
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