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Archive >  Infection Control 2005

Practical Tips for Glove Use

How to select and manage gloves depending on your needs.

Dan Mayworm, Contributing Editor

Surgical glove selection is based on the clinical requirements of the procedure, exposure risk, anticipated physical stress on the hand, as well as personal preferences of the surgeon ' all within the confines of purchase agreements. Here's help for using gloves in accordance with good infection control practices.

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