Infection control. A study of glove use.
All nurses need to be supplied with equipment to protect against infection and should have opportunities to update knowledge of precautions including identification of high-risk occupational groups. The development of protocols to reduce contact with blood/body fluids is being undertaken by surgeons. A similar approach might be adopted by the nursing profession.
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D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016635:Universal Precautions