Medical Gloves - Essential Barrier for Healthcare

Medical gloves are disposable gloves worn by healthcare providers to prevent contamination and protect both the wearer and the patient.

Medical Gloves FAQ

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What are medical gloves?

Medical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between caregivers and patients.

What are medical-grade gloves?

Medical-grade gloves, sometimes called exam-grade gloves, were first designed for non-surgical procedures. Since then, a variety of other kinds of gloves have been developed for specialized healthcare purposes. "Medical gloves" is a somewhat generic term, and could theoretically refer to exam gloves, surgical gloves, or chemotherapy gloves.

What are surgical gloves?

Surgical gloves, a vital part of any healthcare professional's toolkit, are specially designed hand coverings. They are used primarily by surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures or in any situation where there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, or harmful chemicals.

Are medical gloves disposable?

Medical gloves are disposable and include examination gloves, sterile gloves and medical gloves for handling chemotherapy. Gloves are used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between healthcare providers and patients and vice versa, as well as from one patient to another.

What are the different types of medical gloves?

Medical gloves include: chemotherapy gloves. Medical gloves can be made of latex, vinyl, synthetic polymer or nitrile. Use of medical grade gloves should be restricted to health care settings . Information on wearing gloves in health care settings can be found at the Australian Government Department of Health website.

What are medical gloves made of?

For example, gloves made of PVC, rubber, nitrile or neoprene are recommended for protection against exposure to ‘biological hazards’. Medical gloves form part of the PPE for those who work in health care and patients to protect them from the spread of infection. Medical gloves protect the wearer and the patient.

Who makes medical gloves?

You’ll find gloves designed for people with sensitive skin and for those with allergies or intolerances to certain substances like Latex. Medical glove manufacturers in our collection include Ansell, Bastion, Jackson Safety and Medshop. Gloves are an essential piece of PPE for all medical professionals.