Classification of medical gloves

Classification of medical gloves


     

Gloves are the "standard" for preventing healthcare workers' work and have an indelible "reputation" for preventing occupational injuries, but how to choose them correctly? The following is a detailed explanation for each individual. The purpose of gloves is to prevent contamination from stolen items or microorganisms, to prevent the spread of microorganisms already present on the skin or hands, to avoid chemical damage or reduce sharp injuries.

Glove classification

As is well known, medical personnel use different gloves at different locations and times. What is the classification of gloves?

According to the material of the gloves, they are divided into latex gloves, nitrile gloves, polyethylene (PE) gloves, and polyethylene (PVC) gloves.

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.

Surgical sterile gloves: sterile, 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.

Cleaning and inspecting gloves: one-time cleaning and disinfection. 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.

Household 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:

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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.