Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Avoiding problems: evidence-based selection of medical gloves.

R W Russell-Fell

    British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
    |October 18, 2000
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Allergic reactions to rubber.

    British dental journalยท1992
    See all related articles

    Increased allergic reactions to medical gloves since 1980 are linked to disposable latex gloves. Powder-free chlorinated gloves and alternatives like nitrile offer reduced risks for patients and healthcare workers.

    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Materials Science
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Allergic contact dermatitis from medical gloves has risen since 1980.
    • The shift from reusable to disposable latex gloves is a suspected cause.
    • Specific protein fractions in latex can trigger allergic reactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the causes of increased allergic reactions to medical gloves.
    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of different glove materials.
    • To provide guidance on selecting appropriate medical gloves.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of circumstantial and technical evidence linking glove types to reactions.
    • Analysis of protein content in various glove materials.
    • Evaluation of comparative studies on vinyl versus latex gloves.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Review of properties of nitrile and other alternative medical gloves.

    • Main Results:

    • Disposable latex gloves are implicated in increased allergic reactions.
    • Even low-protein latex gloves can cause reactions if dominant allergenic fractions are present.
    • Chlorinated powder-free gloves significantly reduce allergic risks.
    • Some comparative studies on vinyl gloves may be flawed, discouraging alternatives.
    • Nitrile gloves provide superior protection against lipid-soluble substances and chemicals compared to latex.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of medical glove material significantly impacts patient and healthcare worker safety.
    • Powder-free chlorinated gloves and nitrile gloves are safer alternatives to traditional latex gloves.
    • Further research and standardized testing are needed for medical glove evaluations.