8 Things to Know About Examination Gloves

If we would’ve told you that examination gloves would be in high demand but not for reasons they’re commonly used for.

What would be your reaction?

Well, that’s what happened in the year 2020, and you’d likely know why, don’t you?

The year when almost the entire world was badly affected by the dreaded Corona Virus (COVID-19).

To protect themselves, people started to take precautions and protective measures.

Since the Covid-19 spreads with physical contact and droplets released, equipment to defend from it gained fame.

These items include things like surgical masks, respirator masks, face shields, and of course, examination gloves.

Now, have you ever studied economics?

Even if you haven’t, you would likely be aware of the concept of supply and demand.

If the demand for something increases, so will its prices. And the same happened during the Covid-19 period.

On Amazon, there was a massive rise in prices when Covid-19 was new.

Having multiple usages, companies started manufacturing masks and gloves.

And why? Because they saw the high demand for these items during the Covid-19 period.

In all the protective equipment companies are offering, let’s discuss one of these items – gloves.

Among these many businesses offering examination gloves, how can you choose the best one?

Do you have that question in your mind?

If so, strap in as we’ll answer your query.

In this blog, we’ll be discussing the 8 things to consider before buying your examination gloves.

So, we won’t keep you waiting. Let’s jump right into it.

  1. Glove Material:

When you say the word Examination Gloves, you’ll have various types of gloves to choose from.

nitrile Examination gloves

Some of the commons examination gloves you’ll find are:

  • Nitrile Gloves

If you have occasional use of the gloves, the nitrile Examination gloves are the best options for you. They offer long shelf life, along with being strong. These characteristics make nitrile gloves puncture-free and durable for a long period.

  • Latex Gloves

Comfortable and a less expensive option, Latex examination gloves have been used since the epidemic in the 1980s. The drawbacks of Latex gloves are that they may trigger allergies and have shorter shelf life than other types.

  • Vinyl Gloves

Probably the least expensive among all the examination gloves. Why? Because they’re easier to produce in mass. Having said that, Vinyl gloves offer low durability. So, if you’re looking for a short task and shopping economically, these gloves are for you.

Each of them has its own application and features. It’s up to you which one suits your preference and need.

  • Powdered or Not:

For improved firmness and to prevent your gloves from being sticky, the powder is usually applied.

There are many benefits of using powdered gloves. However, performing surgeries and patient examinations with powdered gloves have been banned by the FDA.

After acknowledging that powdered gloves have their advantages, FDA believes there are more risks.

For the wearer, it may cause allergic reactions and irritation. In addition, wearing powdered gloves at times of surgery may cause medical complications for the patient’s organs.

On most occasions, you’d want to choose non-powdered gloves. But it all depends on why you want to use it.

  • Color:

Do you think that the colors of examination gloves are purely based on preferences?

If so, let us give you a new perspective. Examination glove’s colors can be used as codes.

It can be to identify which glove is for what application or differentiate the different material gloves.

For example – Someone has a Latex allergy. With different color codes, they can avoid Latex gloves.

  • Thickness:

You can get an idea of the glove quality by checking its thickness.

The thicker the gloves, the more resistance you can expect from them. Consequently, it’s likely more durable.

But is thickness always preferred? Not really.

Various tasks need you to have a high level of touch sensitivity. However, with high thickness, you’ll get low sensitivity.

So, make your choice, depending on what you need to do.

  • Fitting and Feel:

Different individuals have their own ways of feeling comfortable. Whether you prefer your gloves to be any level of tightness or size, make sure you get the right product.

And guess what, this isn’t only about feeling comfortable and happy. It can have serious medical implications as well.

How? If your glove is too tight, it can block the blood circulation in your hand.

So, ensure you take care of both your preference along your medical wellbeing.

  • Price:

It feels like we’re putting money ahead of medical wellbeing, but finances are a major factor for many people.

When you choose your gloves, and it’s too expensive, ask yourself questions like, “Is it worth it? What benefits will it give me?” and things like that.

The ideal scenario would be to do your research and have market knowledge before making the purchase.

There’s nothing wrong with paying a bit more for a better-quality product. At least, that’s what we think. What about you?

  • Strength:

Earlier, we’ve touched upon the thickness of the gloves and how it’s a factor to make your decision.

Now, let us purely talk about the strength of your examination glove.

The gloves with higher strength are more tear-resistant. You can stretch them all you want, but they likely won’t rip.

If your glove’s application requires you to put in extra force and you think your gloves may tear, you’d like to go for a high-strength glove.

  • Durability:

It may very well be the case that you’ll not wear your gloves for a long time. You’d store it for later use.

If so, you need to check the shelf life of the glove you’re buying. And that’s not all.

You’ll also need to pay attention to the quantity of the gloves you want.

You wouldn’t like to be at a loss by ordering 100s of pieces that get wasted without being used, would you?

It’s important to check the shelf life of the glove, before you purchase it.

Another important thing to enhance the durability is make sure you keep your glove in the right way.

This means, you should keep your examination gloves in:

  • A cool environment
  • Original packaging
  • Low humidity

What’s Next?

When you’re in a medical facility, you need to take all necessary precautions.

Even the things you may not think are worth paying attention to. You can make an effective glove purchase so that you know the things you need to look out

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