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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DISPOSABLE GLOVES

Thanks to advanced technology in medical industry, choosing the right disposablegloves won’t be a difficult task. Gloves are available in a range of materials rangingfrom vinyl, latex and nitrile. These are also classified as sterile, non-sterile,powdered, and powder-free. More importantly, it is recommended that everyoneshould wear disposable gloves to protect themselves and stop spreading Corona virus.Disposable gloves are required to wear according to job description such as frontlinedoctors, nurses, caregivers, surgeons, dentists, and laboratory technicians.

The difference between powdered and non-powder disposable gloves

Powder can interfere with the healing process if it gets into tissue, which is why health care professionals prefer to use powder-free gloves. However, due to the latest in glove technology, powder-related complications have been almost eliminated as surgical and inspection gloves now have a special inner sheath.

NITRILE

Nitrile medical gloves provide extra strength with a soft touch and also excellent when dealing with chemicals that are raw or immersed in liquids (eg laboratory, oncology, environmental services, endoscopy and pharmaceuticals).They are more chemically resistant and stronger than vinyl and latex gloves. Some of the advantages of nitrile gloves are below:

* Protection from unwanted or dangerous substances.

* Easy donning and helps prevent roll back.

* Softness provides superior comfort and natural fit.

* Beaded cuff makes donning easy

LATEX

Latex gloves are natural material, made out of rubber. They are a popular choice of protective glove for medical or industrial use. The primary reason people would choose an alternative to latex is because many people suffer from latex allergies. When allergy is not a concern, latex does have a slight advantage with comfort and dexterity over nitrile gloves. Some of the advantages of nitrile gloves are below:

* Protection from unwanted or dangerous substances.

* Easy donning and helps prevent roll back.

* Softness provides superior comfort and natural fit.

* Beaded cuff makes donning easy.

* Ambidextrous and straight fingers

How to use disposable gloves properly?

Step 1: Wash (and dry) your hands before touching the gloves

Step 2: Put on your gloves carefully

Step 3: Avoid touching your face while you have your gloves on

Step 4: Remove your gloves carefully, without touching the outside of the gloves

Step 5: Carefully place your used gloves into the garbage

Step 6: Wash your hands for 20 seconds.