title: Procedure gloves.
abstract: The US policy of 'universal precautions' treats all body fluids and excreta as an infection risk. Nurses have a responsibility to understand the rationale for glove use. Gloves play a major part in preventing cross-infection. The wearing of gloves is not a substitute for handwashing.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Heenan
mesh_terms: D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D016635:Universal Precautions; D014753:Vinyl Compounds
chemical_list: D007840:Latex; D014753:Vinyl Compounds