Medical glove
Medical glove
A Medical glove is a type of glove specifically designed for use in healthcare settings. They are typically made of different materials, including latex, nitrile rubber, polyvinyl chloride and neoprene; they come unpowdered, or powdered with cornstarch to lubricate the gloves, making them easier to put on the hands.
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɡlʌv/
Etymology
The term "medical glove" is derived from the English words "medical", meaning related to the science of medicine, and "glove", meaning a covering for the hand.
Use
Medical gloves are used by health professionals to prevent contamination between the patient and the caregiver. They are a part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that are used to protect the wearer and/or the patient from the spread of infection or illness during medical procedures and examinations.
Types
There are two main types of medical gloves: examination and surgical. Examination gloves are used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the purpose of patient examination, cleaning, and certain laboratory work. Surgical gloves are used by surgeons and operating room nurses for aseptic surgical procedures.
Related terms
- Examination glove
- Surgical glove
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Latex
- Nitrile rubber
- Polyvinyl chloride
- Neoprene
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical glove
- Wikipedia's article - Medical glove
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