Medical Gloves Essential to Mitigate Ebola, SARS Outbreaks
Every day a diverse group of health care workers rely on medical gloves to guard against contracting or transmitting dangerous contagions. In countries where gloves,
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Hand Hygiene Before Gloving – How Important?
If you work anywhere in the health care industry, you are likely aware of the importance of performing proper hand hygiene and glove use to
Understanding Glove Related Contact Dermatitis
You may wear disposable nitrile, latex or vinyl gloves many hours each work day. If your hands develop dry, itchy, irritated areas or blisters, you
Understanding Cleanroom Glove Classifications
Cleanroom gloves look a lot like exam gloves. They’re available in nitrile, latex or vinyl materials. They’re thin, ambidextrous and disposable. But they have something
5 Good Glove Fit Factors
There are many factors to consider when selecting a disposable glove. After choosing the right glove type and glove material for the task, good fit
Exam Gloves “Manufactured in Malaysia” – How Safe?
Most of the exam gloves available here in the U.S. are manufactured and imported from other countries, such as Malaysia. How can you be sure
Gloves, Handrubs and HAIs in the Dental Setting
Health care associated infections, or HAIs, can be acquired anywhere health care is delivered, including the dental office. As a dental clinician or dentist, you
The Latest on Latex Glove-Related Allergy
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]o reduce the risk of latex sensitization among healthcare workers, medical facilities in the U.S. and Europe have transitioned the majority of their glove usage
Green Trends in Dental, Medical and Cleanroom
Dedicated professionals in many industries, from dental and medical to cleanroom manufacturing, have been working to establish company cultures that put the health and safety
Medical Gloves, Hand Hygiene Help Halt Deadly CRE
Hospital staffs across the country are doubling down on their efforts to stop the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs.) While progress has been made
