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What Are Sterile Gloves Used For In First Aid? [First Aid Guide]

Sterile gloves are an important aspect of first aid, and you need to wear them to protect yourself and the patient. They are solely used to control infection; all these gloves are disposable and designed for one use. In this article, we’ll inform you about what sterile gloves are used for, why they’re needed, and …

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FDA Bans Production and Distribution of Powdered Gloves

Effective January 19th, 2017, the FDA has banned medical supply manufacturers, salesmen, and distributors from producing and distributing powdered gloves of any material. This is due to evidence that using a powdered patient examination glove can pose a serious risk to the patient “including airway and wound inflammation, post-surgical adhesions and allergic reactions” (for more …