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Risks and Benefits of the Different Types of Gloves used in the Perioperative Setting

Robert D Zura, Daniel J Blizzard, Michael P Morwood, Perez Agaba, Jennifer L Jerele

Citation Information : Zura RD, Blizzard DJ, Morwood MP, Agaba P, Jerele JL. Risks and Benefits of the Different Types of Gloves used in the Perioperative Setting. The Duke Orthop J 2017; 7 (1):3-10.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10017-1074

License: CC BY 3.0

Published Online: 01-02-2018

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

The role of powder gloves in allergic reactions, infections, wound healing and granuloma formation has been known for many years. Despite a gradual shift away from powder gloves over the last several decades, many healthcare professionals and facilities continue to use powder gloves as the FDA has continued to refrain from issuing a comprehensive formal ban. However, recent advancements in glove technology and position statements by professional societies have continued the push for removal of powder gloves from all clinical and surgical settings and will hopefully entirely eradicate usage in the coming years.

Blizzard DJ, Agaba P, Morwood MP, Jerele JL, Zura RD. Risks and Benefits of the different Types of Gloves used in the Perioperative Setting. The Duke Orthop J 2017;7(1):3-10.


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