Korniewicz D, Kirwin M, Cresci K, Tian Sing S, Tay Eng Choo J, Wool M; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1991 Jun 16-21; 7: 425 (abstract no. W.D.4149).
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to test differences in barrier protection between double and single examination gloves after use. METHODS: Eight research assistants were randomly assigned to perform a standardized clinical protocol designed to mimic patient care activities while wearing single or double gloves. Following the glove stress protocol, subject immersed their gloved hands in a 0.5% solution of trypan blue for 1 minute. Immediately following the dye test, gloves were tested for leaks by using the 1000 ml water leak test (FDA, 1989). RESULTS: A total of 996 (452 vinyl: single 216; double 236: inner: 118, outer 118 and 544 latex: single 344; double 200; inner 100, outer 100) examination were tested for dye and water leaks after being stressed. There were no statistical differences in the dye versus water test in the single or double latex glove trials (X2=.069, p=.79). However, differences were observed in the single and double vinyl glove trials (X(2)=32.6, p less than .05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on our findings, we would suggest the following: 1) to wear gloves for procedures that require stress to the material; 2) to avoid using two pair of latex gloves unless procedures tear the material; 3) to avoid wearing two pairs of vinyl gloves, and 4) to wash hands after removing gloves.
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Keywords:
- Gloves, Protective
- Humans
- Latex
- methods
Other ID:
UI: 102193591
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