Latex Gloves

Most Nitrile medical exam gloves currently available to healthcare practitioners contain accelerators. Accelerators help in the "curing" of the gloves during the production process. While the majority of end users do not experience any negative impact from these accelerators, some individuals are more sensitive to this class of chemical. This sensitivity tends to result in a type IV allergic reaction and can potentially cause dermatitis.

People who have such sensitivities should choose PrimaTouch^® Pure Medical Exam Gloves. The PrimaTouch^® Pure brand is an "accelerator-free" Nitrile product health care workers can use to feel both comfortable and protected.

Choosing the proper size is paramount when ensuring a good fit for your medical examination gloves. There are two keys to ensuring a proper fit with medical exam gloves;

• Picking the correct size; and
• Donning the glove properly.

Unfortunately picking the size of glove is somewhat of a trial and error process. For example, in general you might find you are a medium (or a small, or large etc.). The feel and fit of a glove changes slightly depending on specific glove lines and the thickness of the material. As such, when trying on an exam glove ask yourself the following questions.

Is the glove too tight?

Does your examination glove fatigue your hand? Do you feel resistance when you move your fingers? If so, consider a larger glove. In addition to being more comfortable, a larger glove will experience less stress on the material, which may reduce the risk of tears.

Is the glove too loose?

Does the glove feel loose? Is it tough to grip objects? If so, consider a smaller glove, as excess material may increase the risk of tears or punctures due to its nagging on other objects.

Does the glove fit correctly?

Is the glove comfortable to wear for extended periods? Does it feel like a second skin or like it is not even there? If so, you have found the right glove. All PrimaTouch® Exam Gloves are available in five sizes from extra small through to extra large to ensure the best possible fit for most hand sizes and shapes.

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Donning your glove properly will help to ensure your gloves are fitting properly. Please check the information for use page for recommendation on properly donning examination gloves.

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The primary purpose of medical examination gloves is to help prevent cross-contamination between patients and caregivers during medical procedures. Medical examination gloves can also be used to provide a certain level of protection from chemotherapy drug agents and chemicals* depending on the glove line.

*While chemical resistance testing is available for some commonly used chemicals on several of PRIMED’s glove lines, users should consult a PRIMED representative for specific chemicals prior to use.

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