Surgical Gloves: What is their origin?
The origin of surgical gloves, a scientific advancement born out of love
Doctor Halsted, inventor of surgical gloves
In accordance with the practice of Johns Hopkins Hospital, the hands of the operating staff had to be disinfected with mercuric chloride, a substance that caused severe dermatitis on nurse Caroline Hampton's hands, to the point of having to leave the hospital.
This motivated Dr. Halsted to ask the well-known rubber and vehicle tire manufacturer, Goodyear Rubber Company, to design rubber gloves thin enough to allow her to continue working in the operating room. At that time, the tire manufacturer was working on new fibers that would allow it to create lighter and more stretchable rubbers.
Goodyear Rubber Company, manufacturer of rubber goods and vehicle tires
These gloves turned out to be satisfactory, although it was not until later that they realized their importance in preventing infections. By the end of the 19th century, the use of surgical gloves was mandatory for doctors, surgeons, and nurses.
Today, surgical gloves are key in the surgical asepsis process, and they guarantee protection between patient and doctor.
Discover the surgical gloves at the best market price
At DH Medical Material we have surgical gloves at the best market price.
The easyCARE brand surgical gloves are high-quality products that protect against chemicals, viruses, and bacteria. These gloves have thin walls and a textured surface that improves finger grip and guarantees excellent tactile sensitivity. In addition, they meet the requirements of the EN455 standard and the ASTM F1671.
Surgical latex gloves are available with or without powder to avoid skin irritation caused by dust.
Likewise, in addition to surgical gloves, we have nitrile gloves, powder-free and powdered vinyl gloves, and powder-free and powdered latex gloves at the best market price.
If you have any questions about which examination gloves to choose, you can write to us through the following link or call us at 93 864 37 07 and we will provide all the information on this matter.
