Gloves on! When medical disposable gloves are required To protect against potentially pathogenic microorganisms Please note: When? Why? Direct patient contact Indirect patient contact Blood sampling Handling non-intact skin Contact with secretions Presence of highly infectious pathogens Excretions/body fluids Gloves are necessary if there is a risk of high exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions or contaminated environment. If there is cross-contamination due to perforation and/or contamination of gloves, a glove change is indicated. Wearing gloves does not replace hand disinfection. Avoid contact between gloves and your own face/hair. 1 2 3 Handling endocavitary probes Cleaning/disinfecting contaminated surfaces* Handling infectious material/chemicals* Handling medical waste* Additional indications: Epidemic or emergency situations, PVC placement and removal, suctioning non-sealed endotracheal tube systems, etc. *Chemical resistance tested according to EN ISO 374-1 and -2, EN ISO 374-4 and -5, EN16523-1, additional intended use as Personal Protective Equipment under PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and EN ISO 21420. Sources: 1. RKI, Epid Bull 2024;10:6-9. 2. WHO (2009) Glove Use Information Leaflet. Note: Follow PPE regulations.
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