Virology & Disease Protection

Protect your patient and yourself by double donning gloves

Double gloving: Reduce the risk of nosocomial infections

Hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are among the main causes of complications and death in hospitalised patients. Hands are a main source of transmission, as pathogens are transmitted either directly (e.g., hands) or indirectly (e.g., droplet infection).

Two important ways to prevent nosocomial infections are the strict compliance with hygiene standards and the focused and restrained application of antibiotics. In terms of hygiene – specifically hand hygiene – wearing medical gloves as protective barrier is crucial, as well as regular and thorough hand disinfection.

Medical gloves, if intact, are highly effective in disrupting the infection chain and providing mutual protection to medical staff and patients. However, during invasive procedures, particularly during surgical interventions, there may be a higher risk of glove perforations. The practice of double gloving, which means wearing two pairs of gloves on top of each other, can significantly reduce the risk of glove perforations and, therefore, nosocomial infections.

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