{"id":3330,"date":"2020-07-06T09:20:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T09:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.hashi.biz\/?p=3330"},"modified":"2020-07-06T23:52:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T23:52:18","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-nitrile-gloves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/health.hashi.biz\/index.php\/2020\/07\/06\/what-you-need-to-know-about-nitrile-gloves\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about nitrile gloves"},"content":{"rendered":"

When caring for suspected or COVID-19 patients, the CDC recommends that medical professionals use nonsterile disposable examination gloves. The question often lies in which glove material to choose. Considering that vinyl gloves are not very resistant to pathogens, the choice often lies between nitrile and latex gloves.<\/p>\n

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Nitrile vs. latex: which ones to choose<\/h2>\n

Gloves are usually made of either nitrile, latex, or vinyl. Vinyl and latex gloves are respectively produced out of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and synthetic rubber.<\/p>\n

Nitrile gloves offer several qualities that explain their success as the medical gloves of choice.<\/p>\n

Nitrile gloves are well suited for those suffering from latex allergies. They are also more resistant to puncture, chemicals, and viruses than their natural rubber alternatives. They also have a long shelf life of up to 5 years.<\/p>\n

On the downside, latex gloves provide a better touch sensitivity, are biodegradable, and generally cheaper than the latex-free gloves.<\/p>\n

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For medical-grade gloves, certification is paramount.<\/h2>\n

When choosing a nitrile glove, it is critical to understand the certification<\/a>. The general usage will define if the glove has to be chemical resistant, puncture-resistant, or of industrial grade.<\/p>\n

In Europe, the CE mark certifies the quality of the gloves. They fall into two different categories:<\/p>\n