Interesting - our army headgear was (is) made from Kevlar - still got mine -
however, I actually didn't come into contact with any bullets so cannot
guarantee its effectiveness!!!!!!! Certainly kept the head warm on exercise
though.........
Greta
----- Original Message -----
From: diane romano woodward <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: Double gloving
> Some years ago I did see Kevlar undergloves to prevent needlesticks/cuts
> when operating on HIV positive patients .Do they still exist?
> Diane
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Swann, Alan B" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 12:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Double gloving
>
>
> > Dear Chris,
> > Thanks. I knew you'd input. It is primarily for protection of the
wearer.
> > Double gloves are used as a standard in some pathogen labs e.g. HIV
> research
> > labs, labs handing genetically modified Vaccinia strains.
> > The rationale is that:
> > 1. Latex gloves not always impervious to viral agents. Double gloving
> > reduces risk of skin contact: you'd need two 'micro-holes' one beneath
the
> > other.
> > 2. Scratches from sharps (their use is not always avoidable) unlikely to
> cut
> > both pairs of gloves
> > 3. Answering phone or writing notes etc. The outer, potentially
> contaminated
> > glove can be removed but hand still protected during lower-risk activity
&
> > lessended danger of inadvertent contamination of material (paper) which
> maty
> > be taken outside of containment area.
> > 4. With a puncture wound wiping effect of two layers of latex likely to
be
> > better than one.
> > Since writing my first e-mail, I've tried KY as a lubricant. Makes
> donning,
> > doffing & re-donning the outer pair a doddle. & if it's safe for
condoms,
> I
> > assume fine for gloves.
> >
> > Dr. Alan Swann, BM, AFOM
> > Director of Occupational Health
> > Occupational Health Service
> > Imperial College Health Centre
> > Watts Way
> > London
> > SW7 1 LU
> > Tel: +44 (20) 7594 9385
> > Fax: +44 (20) 7594 9407
> > http://www.ad.ic.ac.uk/occ_health/
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Packham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 15 November 2002 11:54
> > To: Swann, Alan B; [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Double gloving
> >
> > I would be interested to know why you consider double gloving necessary.
> > Presumablyl we are dealing here with the thin, disposable natural latex
> > gloves being used for medical (non-sterile) purposes. My experience is
> that
> > double gloving with such thin gloves actually confers very little
> additional
> > protection, since what punctures the outer glove will almost certainly
> also
> > have punctured the inner glove as well. How would you detect that the
> outer
> > glove has actually been punctured? In your request for information you
do
> > not state whether the glove is being used to protect the wearer or to
> > protect the patient/product. The answer to this will also have
> implications
> > about suitability of gloves.
> >
> > If you wish to contact me direct my phone no. is 01386 832 311
> >
> > Regards
> > Chris Packham
> > EnviroDerm Services
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Swann, Alan B" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 9:58 AM
> > Subject: Double gloving
> >
> >
> > > Dear all,
> > > How does one double glove without resorting to powdered gloves?
> > > I have a research group here using a powered latex glove for the 2nd
> pair
> > > saying it's the only way to get them on over the first. I'm sure there
> is
> > a
> > > better way.
> > > How do you do it?
> > > (yes, they need latex and double gloving) I'm aware that Regent supply
> > > sterile theatre gloves already 'doubled up'. I'm looking for an
> economical
> > > way for non-sterile use.
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Dr. Alan Swann, BM, AFOM
> > > Director of Occupational Health
> > > Occupational Health Service
> > > Imperial College Health Centre
> > > Watts Way
> > > London
> > > SW7 1 LU
> > > Tel: +44 (20) 7594 9385
> > > Fax: +44 (20) 7594 9407
> > > http://www.ad.ic.ac.uk/occ_health/
<http://www.ad.ic.ac.uk/occ_health/>
> > >
> > >
> >
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