Principles of appropriate use of disposable gloves.

Full Abstract

Shila Patel explains the principles of glove use, highlighting the procedures for which they are indicated and advising on appropriate storage.

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Author information

Author/s: Patel, Shila (S);

Affiliation: Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing times (Nurs Times), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Jun 13-19; vol 102 (issue 24) : pp 44-5

Dates: Created 2006/07/07; Completed 2006/07/28; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 16827049, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Body Fluids
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Disposable Equipment - standards; supply & distribution
Equipment Failure
Evidence-Based Medicine
Gloves, Protective - standards; supply & distribution
Humans

Infection Control - instrumentation; standards
Nitriles
Polyethylene
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk Assessment
Rubber
Vinyl Compounds

Associated Chemicals: Nitriles (0) ; Vinyl Compounds (0) ; Polyethylene (9002-88-4) ; Rubber (9006-04-6)

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