-Gloves-

fultzymom · May 3, 2007

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, RN · May 3, 2007

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, BSN, RN · May 3, 2007

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, RN · May 3, 2007

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

Larry77, RN · May 3, 2007

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, RN · May 3, 2007

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, RN · May 3, 2007

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 · May 3, 2007

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, ADN, RN · May 3, 2007

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.

Pneumothorax, BSN, RN · May 3, 2007

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 · May 3, 2007

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.