Functions And Types of Protective Gloves and Precautions For Use



What are protective gloves

Medical protective gloves are used for medical examination, diagnosis and surgical operation. They can also be used to deal with contaminated medical materials to prevent contamination.

 

What are the functions of protective gloves

The main function of protective gloves is to protect hands from injury. In addition, wearing medical protective gloves during medical examination, diagnosis or operation can also prevent cross infection between patients and users.

 

The difference between medical gloves with powder and powder-free

The main difference between powder medical gloves and powder free medical gloves lies in the different friction. The friction of powder gloves is lower, which is suitable for employees in manufacturing and food industry. Powder free medical gloves are more suitable for employees in the medical industry and electronic industry.



✦ Classification of protective gloves ✦

Medical examination gloves

Medical examination gloves can enlarge the feeling of touch and make it easier to detect lumps and nodules. In addition, medical examination gloves are more breathable, and even if worn for a long time, they will not affect the touch feeling.

Purpose: medical examination gloves can be used for medical examination and diagnosis.

 

Medical surgical gloves

Sterile medical surgical gloves belong to polymer materials and products, which can meet the requirements of aseptic operation.

Usage: sterile medical gloves are mainly used for surgery and examination requiring sterile conditions.



✦ What material is good for medical gloves ✦

Latex: latex gloves have the advantages of softness, high elasticity, fit to hands and good sealing. They can be used for non sterile operations with high risk of contact with blood or body fluids. Latex protective gloves can also be used for operations involving sharp tools. Latex sensitive gloves are not suitable for people who are allergic to latex protein. In addition, wearing latex gloves for a long time will cause pressure on the hand.

 

Nitrile: nitrile is a kind of rubber, which is synthesized from acrylonitrile and butadiene. It has no sensitization and is resistant to chemical corrosion. However, the protective gloves made of this material have poor elasticity and are more expensive than latex gloves.

Nitrile gloves and latex gloves have their own advantages and disadvantages. Nitrile or latex gloves can be selected according to the use scene and personal preferences


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