4 Things to Consider When Buying Surgical Gloves (1)

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4 Things to Consider When Buying Surgical Gloves
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1. Glove Material
Latex
Latex offers a high level of performance,
comfort, and flexibility, and also fits a variety
of glove types and sizes. Latex gloves offer a
variety of benefits Latex Powder Free
Examination Gloves easy for the team to put on,
and many brands include a polymer coating that
replaces the traditional cornstarch powder
inside. Many surgical teams report that latex
surgical gloves offer the most comfortable and
flexible fit and provide a high level of
sensitivity. Additionally, latex offers an
effective barrier against pathogens and
contaminants. 
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Glove Material
Nitrile
Some teams have moved to surgical gloves made of
nitrile, which is a synthetic rubber fabric that
offers a latex-free option. They are stronger
than latex or vinyl and boast the best resistance
to needle sticks and abrasions. Nitrile gloves
are often used as an appropriate alternative for
those with latex allergies. These non-latex
surgical gloves offer higher barrier protection
from exposure to chemicals and can mold to the
surgeon's hand for a comfortable fit.
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Glove Material
Vinyl
Medical gloves made from vinyl are available but
should be relegated to examination gloves only.
Vinyl gloves are inexpensive and latex-free for
those with latex allergies, but they also are
less durable and more likely to suffer punctures
and tears. In fact, vinyl gloves offer the
lowest level of both chemical and puncture
resistance overall. In addition, they are less
elastic than either disposable nitrile or latex,
which means your team sacrifices comfort,
flexibility, and overall fit when you choose
vinyl gloves. 
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2. Powdered Gloves vs. Unpowdered
Surgical teams preferred powdered disposable
gloves, which typically contained cornstarch
inside, making them easier to slip over hands.
While the ease of use was certainly one benefit
of using powdered surgical gloves, the powder
itself could create complications if it comes in
contact with exposed tissue during a procedure or
surgical incision. In some cases, contact with
the powder resulted in infection and slowed down
the overall healing process. Many manufacturers
now employ specific processes to make sure
powder-free gloves have the same easy on/off feel
as those with powder.
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3. Double-Gloving
Some surgical teams prefer the practice of
double-gloving wearing two sets of surgical
gloves in order to maximize protection. This
practice can dramatically reduce the risk of
infection for everyone involved in a surgical
procedure. In fact, one clinical study has shown
that the double-gloving practice can reduce
exposure to blood borne pathogens by as much as
87 percent, even when the outer glove suffers a
puncture. 
4. Compatibility with Existing Products
You'll want to make sure that the gloves you
select are compatible with other, existing
surgical products in your operating room
everything from surgical lights to surgical
blades. A good way to do this is to study several
surgical gloves and have your surgical team give
them a test run, using the existing operating
room supplies.
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