[Pneumothorax]

Originally Posted by Larry77

Yeah I understand the "carrying around" infection control issue but when that was brought up to me I simply stated "well until you have non-latex gloves in the rooms, I need to carry my gloves with me". If I'm doing a procedure where I need to be sterile or "extra-clean" I will use sterile non-latex gloves of course. Also most of the "kits" come with non-latex, ie Foley, and straight cath kits.

Working in a very busy ED I have no extra time to powder down my gloves or to get into the non-latex cart to get a pair of gloves.

i want to work in an Emergency Medicine & work an in ED- and trying to powder down my hands gloves etc while a pt is in need is gona be time consuming

but i guess u gotta do what u gotta do right?

[Cherish]

Originally Posted by P_RN

A friend of mine went to a church bookstore and got the usher type gloves, very thin cotton knit. They're like 24 for $5 or so. She then would use antiperspirant powder on her hands after washing and put on the cotton then the latex/non latex gloves. No sweating an no hands breaking out.

I used those when I was in my CNA clinicals (cheaper than the doctor prescribed ones). But they actually have gloves that you can order that are cotton liners. My dermatologist suggested it after my hands were getting red and dry. I think there called Allerderm.

[justaPhillygirl]

This sounds crazy but what would you do if you were in the OR as a scrub nurse? You can't power before surgery? so how do they keep their hands from breaking out? any thought?

[Crux1024]

Originally Posted by justaPhillygirl

This sounds crazy but what would you do if you were in the OR as a scrub nurse? You can't power before surgery? so how do they keep their hands from breaking out? any thought?

Not a Nurse but I am a Surgical Tech, I scrub alllll day long.. People rarely break out from the gloves. They usually break out as a reaction to the gown cuffs or the actual water less scrub that we use. We do have the latex free, nitrile kind of gloves though, and they work for anyone that may have sensitive skin. We were also told by the employee health nurse to wrap webril/kerlix around out wrists if we have a reaction, which is kind of weird and hard to do. But powder in the OR, is a NONO. It can get everywhere and is not sterile.

[StrwbryblndRN]

Ask your doctor/dermatologist. There may be some other options available. My husband has the same problem.

[jmgrn65]

Originally Posted by Larry77

I agree...but it's all about the bottom line...non-latex = more $

aaaahhhhhh

[Rizpah]

Originally Posted by Lacie

I have the same issue along with a very mild latex allergy. The problem for me is not only do I soak the interior of the gloves but I itch and skin gets irritated. My job uses only latex and non-powdered. "Carrying around" in your pockets dont forget is an infection issue so I honestly wouldnt recommend it. Like the previous I carry one of the little travel samples of Gold Bond powder and use it when it's really an issue.

Re infection issue - What about keeping the gloves in a ziplock baggie in your pocket - they are protected both from anything that may be splashed on your uniform and from any perspiration from the other side of the uniform???

[Lacie]

Originally Posted by Rizpah

Re infection issue - What about keeping the gloves in a ziplock baggie in your pocket - they are protected both from anything that may be splashed on your uniform and from any perspiration from the other side of the uniform???

Never thought of it, Good idea!!!

[Spidey's mom]

When I was in Vietnam last summer, we used powdered gloves . . .I hate them but there is no way to get gloves on with all that humidity.

I like the idea of bringing my own cornstarch powder . ..

steph