Classification and precautions of medical gloves

Classification and precautions of medical gloves

There are many types of medical gloves, and each one has its own significance and unique field. The precautions for using each type of glove are roughly the same, but there are also differences.

Nitrile gloves: It is an ideal substitute for latex gloves. It is very suitable for hand skin and has excellent comfort. Suitable for non sterile processing of high-risk exposure to blood or body fluids; Processing tools, handling cytotoxic substances and disinfectants.

According to the nature of the job, it can be divided into sterile gloves and non sterile gloves. Non sterile gloves are further divided into cleaning and inspection gloves and housekeeping gloves.

1. Surgical disinfectant gloves: sterile and disposable. It is mainly used for surgeries that require high sterility, such as surgical procedures, childbirth, central catheter placement, and preparation of total parenteral nutrition solution.

2. Cleaning and inspection gloves: Clean, non sterile, disposable. This product can be used when in direct or indirect contact with the patient's blood, body fluids, secretions, excreta, and items severely contaminated by body fluids.

3. Housekeeping gloves: clean and reusable. When cleaning the environment without direct contact with the human body, it is mainly used for household cleaning gloves.

Glove usage requirements and precautions:

The "Technical Specifications for Hospital Isolation" provide:

Use gloves

1. Choose the appropriate glove type and specification according to the needs of different operations;

2. When in contact with the patient's blood, body fluids, secretions, excrement, vomit, and contaminated items, please wear clean gloves;

3. When performing aseptic procedures (such as surgery) and coming into contact with damaged skin or mucous membranes of patients, sterile gloves should be worn;

4. Disposable gloves should be used once.

matters needing attention

1. Medical care should be changed between different patients.

After completing the operation, please take off your gloves. Wash hands according to the prescribed procedures and methods. Wearing gloves cannot replace washing hands. If necessary, please disinfect your hands.

3. When gloves are damaged during use, they should be replaced in a timely manner.

When wearing sterile gloves, gloves should be worn.