[Pneumothorax]

I have a question. My hands sweat ALOT.. and when putting gloves on i have a bit of an issue getting them on cuz the glove sticks to my hand like crazy.

I found that if i use powdered gloves it makes life a bit easier , but i have come to discover that most of the hospitals[ive been to] dont carry powedered gloves, and im not gonna bring my own gloves with me and be a dork.

so what can i do to make things easier

[fultzymom]

I used to have the same problem with getting my gloves on but it was because my hands were larger. I carried a small thing of powder with me et would put a tad-bit on when I had to glove up. Worked well for me. Just an option.

[Larry77]

Also washing your hands with cool water helps keep the sweat down. Usually hospitals have a few types of gloves...find one that works for you and carry a pocket full around with you. You might want to try the Nitrile style (usually bright colored).

[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.

[TazziRN]

Get a travel sized container of powder from the store, like baby powder. Powder your dry hands right before putting the gloves on.

[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.

[jmgrn65]

well I am kind of shocked that there are hospitals that still use latex gloves. I know one of the reasons that we aren't using powdered is because of allergies.

[Larry77]

Originally Posted by jmgrn65

well I am kind of shocked that there are hospitals that still use latex gloves. I know one of the reasons that we aren't using powdered is because of allergies.

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

[loricatus]

I've got the same problem as you. Little travel bottles of baby powder corn starch work well. They do not display the problems of talc and you only need a little to make those gloves slide on easily.

[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.