Nitrile And Latex Medical Gloves

January 26th, 2009 | jones | General

There are 3 important characteristics to consider when buying good medical gloves. Firstly the level of protection of the gloves is vital as this is why you are going to buy the gloves. The cost of the glove is an important factor as you need to think about how many would be used. You have to get the balance between meeting your costs whilst maintaining quality and reliability. Last of all you need to consider how comfortable the glove is and how well it fits on the hand. If you have to put gloves on in a hurry, then you have to be able to don them on quickly and they must fit well enough to carry out complicated tasks.

These are not the only factors to think about. Depending on the tasks the glove is going to be used for; you may also need to think about other factors. Some tasks may mean people need to don gloves that can withstand a higher level of heat. The thickness of the glove and abrasion resistance is another important factor. You need gloves that offer both of these important factors.

Cornstarch is often added to latex gloves to make putting on the glove as smooth as possible. This can sometimes cause problems during surgical exams as pre-powdered latex gloves have been linked to post-operative complications, delayed wound healing, scar formation, and the potential for misdiagnosis. This has meant that powder free latex gloves have been manufactured along with powder free nitrile gloves to help prevent this. Powder free gloves are often more expensive so many non medical trades still use them to save money. However any industry that can’t risk contamination from powdered gloves is forced to use them.

Latex gloves are used common place in operating theatres and medical facilities as a barrier against bacteria and viruses. They are also used in a number of other industries like in the automobile trade. Mechanics use gloves to stop car oil and grease from getting in contact with their skin, this prevents dangerous chemicals from penetrating the skin. powder free latex gloves have also been used during food preperation to prevent the transfer of infection, allergens and disease.

Nitrile gloves are a good solution for users who are sensitive to natural rubber proteins. A nitrile exam glove provides excellent comfort, feel, fit and flexibility to the person wearing them, while also having a tough resistance to oil, grease and wide range of toxins. This means they are an excellent alternative to latex gloves for people who are allergic to them.


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