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Surgical Gloves: Notable Uses, Types.

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Surgical gloves application date backs to 1758, when Johann Julius Walbaum described gloves use in obstetrics. However, Sir William Halstead is considered the father of the surgical gloves as he is the first person to use sterile gloves in the operating room in the 1890s. Initially, the aim of the glove is to protect the … Read more

Important Types of Examination Gloves, Other Gloves Types

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types of examination gloves, other disposable gloves

Medical gloves are divided into three main types: examination gloves, surgical gloves, and medical gloves for handling chemotherapy agents (chemotherapy gloves). We use disposable gloves for protection of the whole hands against harmful substances from the environment, or to protect healthcare providers and patients from infections. Examination gloves are made from natural or synthetic rubbers. … Read more