Nitrile Gloves Over Latex Gloves: Need of the Hour!

Priyanka Bansal

International Journal of Nursing Critical Care

Nitrile Gloves Over Latex Gloves: Need of the Hour!

Priyanka Bansal

Abstract

Cross-infection via hands is prevented through hand washing, use of sanitizers, and gloves. However, it has been observed that the rubber material of gloves is an allergen which can result in allergies when used by people with sensitive/delicate skin. Rise in the prevalence of allergic reactions to latex medical gloves among health care workers is being observed for the past few years. Because of the presence of the allergen component in latex gloves, the requirement has shifted to gloves that have been created from materials like neoprene and nitrile as these are synthetic and latex free.

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