? about latex gloves....

[CareBayer]

Why are hospitals still stocking latex gloves? Are non-latex gloves more porous (or more expensive) than latex?? I think that I may be developing a latex allergy. My hands are becoming red and irritated lately. How many of you have developed a latex allergy or sensitivity since becoming a nurse?

My facility stocks non-latex gloves, but most rooms still have latex gloves....sometimes you have to search (and search and search) for non-latex.

[leslie :-D]

Yeah, I could do that. But considering I work on a 30 room unit with the nurses station at one end it doesn't seem very plausible. If I'm at the opposite end of the station needing a pair of gloves and have to walk to the other end to get them, then back, that's alot of wasted time. I'd NEVER get anything done. I don't mind the walking back and forth (good exercise) but having a to tell a pt to wait, they can't poop yet even if they have diarrhea because I don't have gloves is not good patient care.

of course, you could always place a box in a central location for you.

but i'm sure you know that already.

good luck.

leslie