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/>
>
>
|