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According to the Journal of Hospital Infection, 40-60% of pathogens causing nosocomial infections are endogenous pathogens, 20% come from polluted environments, and about 20-40% come from contaminated hands of medical staff. Medical staff often come into contact with patients' blood, secretions, excrement, incomplete skin or other objects that may contain infectious pathogens, so disposable gloves are essential protective equipment for medical staff.

Why wear disposable gloves?

These unhygienic "sinful" hands remind us to wash our hands properly and wear disposable gloves. Some people may wonder: Why do medical staff wear gloves since they have washed their hands? This is because hand washing is a short-lived action. Although proper hand washing can reduce 90% of the bacteria on the hands, the hands of medical staff are very susceptible to temporary damage. For bacterial infection, 100-1000 bacteria may be added to the hands for each operation. In particular, nosocomial infections in ICUs are higher than those in general wards, and the infection links are complicated. The hands of medical staff, including nurses, have the highest chance of contacting critically ill patients during diagnosis and treatment.

It has been reported in the literature that in general nursing operations, the amount of bacterial contamination on the hands is generally (103-105) cfu/cmf. When the work is busy, the amount of bacteria on the hands doubles, and the nurses suck sputum for patients with bacteria on their hands Up to 106cfu/cn7, cleaning the patient's perineal hand polluted bacteria up to 1010cfu/cnf or more. If medical staff did not wash their hands after contacting patients or being contaminated, the total number of bacteria exceeded the standard rate by 100%, and the carrier rate of Gram-negative bacilli in ICU staff could reach more than 80%. A large number of data show that maintaining hand hygiene is the most basic, simple and effective means to effectively prevent and control the spread of pathogens, thereby reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections. In order to keep hands clean for a long time, wearing disposable gloves is very necessary.

Wearing disposable gloves can reduce the chance of patients being infected with germs, and secondly, medical staff can also get health protection. It can even be said that wearing gloves can reduce the chance of medical staff's family members and friends being exposed to germs. Because medical staff do not wear gloves and carry drug-resistant bacteria, through contact with the hands of medical staff, bacteria will cross-parasitic among patients, resulting in the spread of drug-resistant strains. There is thus another transmission between communities (ie, contacts) through the transfer of host patients. Therefore, medical staff wear gloves mainly to prevent the spread of germs, thereby protecting the patient, themselves and other contacts.

Disposable gloves have a limited lifespan. During the general operation, gloves need to be changed every 90 minutes to prevent the gloves from being damaged. However, the sleeve needs to be replaced immediately when:

1. After completing the patient examination, develop the habit of discarding gloves, and get rid of the habit of wearing gloves to touch computers, mobile phones, documents, etc.

2. If the gloves come into contact with places that may be contaminated with pathogens, it is recommended to change a pair of clean gloves for operation if follow-up inspections are required or if they touch a clean place.

3. When the gloves come into contact with the blood or body fluids of patients, in order to avoid cross-infection with the patients who visit the doctor, it is necessary to change the gloves immediately; the timely replacement of disposable gloves seems to be a small measure, but it can effectively reduce infectious diseases incidence, and is related to the health of doctors and patients.

How to wear disposable gloves correctly?

The correct use of disposable gloves by medical staff not only protects themselves, but also ensures patient safety and is responsible for patients. How should medical staff wear gloves correctly? This is a knowledge.

1. Wearing gloves

Hold the inner surface of the folded part of the glove, take out a pair of gloves, put the left hand into the left hand first, after wearing the glove, put the left hand into the outer circle of the folded part of the right hand, and then put the right hand into the glove (put on first The right hand can be used); the folded part of the glove is pulled over the cuff so that the wrist is not exposed; before the glove is not worn, the bracelet can touch the outside of the glove, and after wearing the glove, it cannot touch the skin.

2. Wear double gloves

Wearing a double layer of gloves can reduce the exposure of the wearer to hazards. If a double layer of gloves is required for specific procedures (eg chemotherapy, bone marrow aspiration), loose-fitting gloves are required so that one can be placed over the other. one above.

3. Change gloves in time

Gloves should be changed before touching mucous membranes after touching a suspected contaminated area or item from the same patient. Before touching non-contaminants or disposing of other patients, gloves should be removed, and hands should be washed or washed with disinfectant immediately to avoid spreading microorganisms to other patients or items.

4. Gloves wearing time

The longer the gloves are worn, the more easily the protective barrier is damaged.

5.Remove gloves

During use, the source of infection will contaminate the outer surface of the glove. It is very important to take off the glove correctly. When taking off the glove, do not pull it forcibly. The glove should be turned over and taken off gently, and try not to touch the outside of the glove. The gloves should be disinfected in time and should not be thrown into the waste bin. Taking off the gloves incorrectly may lead to the spread of contaminants outside the gloves. At this time, no matter how good the barrier function is, it is meaningless.

Understanding these, medical staff can easily wear medical gloves during their busy work. Inke Medical's medical gloves are soft, safe and super reliable. They can be called the best CP for medical staff! Victory, remember to protect the health of patients at the same time , Wear gloves correctly and protect yourself~