Category Archives: Uses Of Latex Free Gloves

Surgical gloves have a long history with the first heavy rubber gloves being introduced for surgery by William Stewart Halsted in 1890. At the time carbolic acid was being used to sterilize the hands but his nurse was suffering an adverse reaction to the chemical and was given the gloves to protect her skin. The … Continue reading

Dentists need to observe the same procedures as any other healthcare professionals when coming into contact with blood, saliva or other bodily fluids so disposable dental gloves are part of the standard precautions to be taken to avoid cross-infection. It has been estimated that they wear them for 40 or more hours per week so … Continue reading

Medical gloves are disposable gloves that are used during medical procedures. They are worn to prevent bacterial or viral transmission between healthcare health care workers and patients as well as protecting against any chemical hazards such as chemotherapy drugs. The use of gloves during medical procedures has a long history. Sterilized medical gloves were first used … Continue reading