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One of the fears of first aid is the fear of infection. What you don't want to do is get someone else's blood or body fluids on your hands. If you're dealing with any body fluids and you've got gloves on, it will be much easier to deal with the situation and you can keep yourself safe. There are lots of different types of gloves and colours, but they are all in the same way and they're very straightforward to use. The key types you will see are natural gloves and vinyl gloves, but most gloves now are the natural type. These are available as powdered and the more common, unpowdered. There are also latex gloves, but the problem with latex is it can be an allergy to some people. It can cause minor allergies like rashes through to severe allergies, even anaphylactic shock. With the gloves themselves, the first thing to do is make sure that there are no faults in them. So you can just trap a piece of air into the glove, squeeze it, just to see whether there are any faults within the fingers. Once you've done that, you need to put them onto your hands. If you've got any rings, then take them off. If you're just wearing something like a wedding band, that'll be okay. You don't want to put the ring on... Have the ring cause the glove to break. Put the gloves on carefully, so you've got all the fingers and thumbs in and then just check that they are fully around your wrist, so it's fully up to your wrist. Once you've done the first hand, go on to the second hand. Once you've got the second glove on, just check that the fingers are all lined up and you can just push your fingers together to keep them nice and tidy. That's now with your gloves on and you can carry on and treat the patient. If you're needing to move between patient A and patient B, then you need to take these gloves off and put a fresh set on, or if they get damaged, then you need to remove them and put a fresh set off. To remove the gloves, just pinch the glove on its outside and turn the first glove so it is fully inside out, then scrunch it up into the gloved hand and then put your fingers underneath the second glove and pull it so that all of the infectious material and the original first glove are inside. So this is then safe to dispose of correctly. Finally, one thing you can do if you've got used gloves, dressings, blood-soaked tissues, or anything else you want to pick up and keep safe is to pick them up with the gloved hand before you take the first glove off. Now all of those infectious materials is now in the first glove which you can put into the infectious waste bag.
Importance of Gloves in Emergency First Aid
Fear of Infection in First Aid
For some individuals, the fear of infection can discourage them from providing emergency first aid. However, safeguarding yourself from potential infection is crucial when assisting a patient. Gloves play a pivotal role in facilitating your response and ensuring protection.
Types of Gloves
Various glove options are available for first aid, with nitrile and vinyl being commonly used:
- Nitrile Gloves: Widely used in first aid, available in different colours, and suitable for various purposes.
- Vinyl Gloves: Commonly used in food preparation but less durable; handle with care to prevent tearing.
- Latex Gloves: Now less common due to allergy risks, particularly latex allergies.
Gloves can be powdered or powder-free, with powder facilitating easier wear but posing potential allergy issues.
Putting On and Changing Gloves
Proper glove usage is essential:
- Ensure there are no rings that could damage the gloves.
- Inspect gloves for any holes or tears before wearing them.
- Follow the correct method for putting on gloves, as demonstrated in the video.
- If dealing with multiple patients, change gloves to prevent cross-contamination.
Safe Glove Removal
Removing gloves correctly is vital to prevent contact with blood or bodily fluids:
- Dispose of used gloves, along with other soiled items, in a biohazard bag or bin.
- Never dispose of gloves in general waste, as they may pose a risk to others.
Workplaces may have specific rules for glove and infected material disposal; always adhere to local guidelines.