The value and limitations of protective gloves in medical health service: Part III.
The value of protective gloves in the health care environment is well known. However, these gloves are not perfect. Some are permeable to microorganisms and various chemicals, and/or result in side effects for health care professionals. Gloves that offer the greatest protection and least side effects are highly desirable. Limitations of glove use due to side effects, and glove selection and therapeutic alternatives are described in Part III of this three-part series.
Mellström
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Department of Occupational Dermatology, National Institute of Working Life, Solna, Sweden.
Wrangsjö
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Wahlberg
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Fryklund
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D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control