Moisturizing surgical gloves. (Product Marketplace).Medline Industries, Inc., has introduced the first surgical glove coated inside with aloe vera aloe vera n. 1. A species of aloe (Aloe vera) native to the Mediterranean region. 2. The mucilaginous juice or gel obtained from the leaves of this plant, used in pharmaceutical preparations for its soothing and healing , a substance that helps moisturize and soften the skin. Medline's exclusive Aloetouch[R] surgical glove was developed to help gently moisturize and soothe soothe v. soothed, sooth·ing, soothes v.tr. 1. To calm or placate. 2. To ease or relieve (pain, for example). v.intr. To bring comfort, composure, or relief. healthcare professionals' hands while protecting them. Aloetouch surgical gloves are an extension of the Aloetouch exam glove introduced 3 years ago to moisturize dried, chapped skin associated with frequent glove changes and hand washing  This article or section contains .The purpose of Wikipedia is to present facts, not to teach subject matter. . In a patented manufacturing process, aloe vera is applied to the entire interior surface of the glove, then dried. As the worker wears the glove, body heat activates the aloe, coating the hands with the substance. Aloetouch surgical gloves are also powder-free; low protein, for less risk of latex latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber) in water (see colloid). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. sensitization sensitization /sen·si·ti·za·tion/ (sen?si-ti-za´shun) 1. administration of an antigen to induce a primary immune response. 2. exposure to allergen that results in the development of hypersensitivity. ; have interior coating of state-of-the-art polymer, allowing for easy donning and smooth double-gloving with dry or damp hands; and are nonchlorinated to prevent slipperiness, short shelf life, yellowing, and film degrading. They have a curved finger design to reduce hand fatigue, an excellent grip, and beaded cuffs to help prevent rolldown and tearing. They provide an effective barrier to bloodborne pathogens. Circle 127 on Reader Service Card |
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