These details about medical gloves that cannot be ignored

Gloves are a standard precaution for medical personnel in their work, and have an indelible contribution to preventing occupational injuries. However, how to choose the right one? Below is a detailed explanation for everyone.

The purpose of using gloves is to prevent hands from being contaminated by dirt or microorganisms, to prevent the spread of microorganisms already present on the skin or hands, to avoid damage from chemical substances, or to reduce the risk of sharp injuries.

Classification of gloves

As is well known, medical personnel use different gloves in different places and at different times. So, what are the classifications of gloves?

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

★ Nitrile gloves: an ideal substitute for latex gloves, highly fitting to the skin of the hands and providing exceptional comfort. Suitable for non sterile operations involving high-risk contact with blood or bodily fluids; Involving the operation of sharp instruments, handling of cytotoxic substances, and disinfectants.

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

Surgical sterilization gloves: sterile use. Mainly used for operations that require high levels of sterility, such as surgical procedures, childbirth, central catheterization, and preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions.

Cleaning inspection gloves: Clean non sterile and use. Used for direct or indirect contact with patients' blood, body fluids, secretions, excreta, and items significantly contaminated by body fluids.

Household gloves: Clean and reusable. Mainly used for cleaning environmental surfaces without direct contact with the human body, household gloves can be used.

Requirements and precautions for using gloves:

The "Technical Specifications for Hospital Isolation" stipulate that:

Use of gloves:

1. Choose appropriate types and specifications of gloves according to the needs of different operations;

When in contact with the patient's blood, body fluids, secretions, excrement, vomit, and contaminated items, clean gloves should be worn;

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

4. Gloves should be used.

matters needing attention

Gloves should be changed between patients with different diagnosis, treatment, and nursing needs.

2. After completing the operation, remove gloves and wash hands according to the prescribed procedures and methods. Wearing gloves cannot replace washing hands, and hand disinfection should be carried out if necessary.

When gloves are found to be damaged during operation, they should be replaced in a timely manner.

4 When wearing sterile gloves, precautions should be taken to prevent glove contamination.

Polyethylene medical examination gloves GB24786-2009: Requirements for polyethylene gloves suitable for medical examination, diagnosis or treatment of cross infection between patients and users, as well as for the use of medical examination gloves for handling contaminated medical materials.

GB10213-2006 "Use of Medical Rubber Inspection Gloves": Requirements for rubber gloves suitable for preventing cross infection between medical examination, diagnosis or treatment patients and users, and also used for handling contaminated medical materials.

GB7543-2006 "Use of Sterilized Rubber Surgical Gloves": Technical requirements for packaged sterilized rubber gloves used in surgical operations to protect patients and users and avoid cross infection. Suitable for gloves worn once and then discarded, not for inspection gloves and procedural gloves.