title: Principles of appropriate use of disposable gloves.
abstract: Shila Patel explains the principles of glove use, highlighting the procedures for which they are indicated and advising on appropriate storage.
authors.affiliation: Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Shila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D004868:Equipment Failure; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards; D009570:Nitriles; D020959:Polyethylene; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012408:Rubber; D014753:Vinyl Compounds
chemical_list: D009570:Nitriles; D014753:Vinyl Compounds; D020959:Polyethylene; D012408:Rubber