POWDER GLOVE RISK TO PATIENTS
| 1 | Powder increases risk of LATEX ALLERGIES. |
| 2 | Powder DELAYS WOUND HEALING. |
| 3 | Powder gloves INCREASES THE RISK factor of post-operative WOUND INFECTIONS. |
| 4 | INCREASED length of hospital STAY AND COST. |
POWDER GLOVE RISKS TO THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
| 1 | ENCOURAGES AEROSOLIZATION of NRL bound to powder may lead to latex sensitization |
| 2 | Powder MAY TRIGGER ASTHMA |
| 3 | UNBALANCES SKIN PH |
| 4 | May cause SKIN DISCOMFORT as powder interacts with Alcohol-Based Hand Rub leaving residue that requires frequent washing with soap and water |
POWDER GLOVE RISKS TO THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT
| 1 | Aerosolized powder acts as a vehicle for transport and food source for microorganisms, can increase the transport and SPREAD OF MICRO-ORGANISMS in the patients/hospital environment. |
| 2 | Powder can remain in the air, on the instruments and can lead to the development of SENSITIZATION AND ALLERGIES. |
| 3 | Powder can INTERFERE IN LABORATORY TEST delivering false results. |
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10 Good reasons to switch to powder free gloves
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