SMTL Medical and Surgical Glove Page.

NEW - paper on cytotoxic permeation rates through 4 brands of medical gloves..
The outline latex allergy policy from Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust.. This policy may be useful as a starting point for for hospitals and trusts who need to write their own latex allergy policy.
A paper by Shimon Amdur on a method of removing proteins from natural rubber latex through the use of fumed silica.
SMTL Glove Protein Information Sheet - summary of protein levels in a range of examination and surgeons gloves, including data from gloves tested for the Welsh NHS Contract in recent years.
Frequently asked questions on protein testing for medical gloves.
Frequently asked questions on endotoxin testing for gloves.
Paper on the technical aspects of medical glove safety.
List of useful links to medical glove resources on the net.
Glove testing at SMTL - lists of the types of tests carried out on medical and surgical (surgeons) gloves.
What creams and lotions can be used with latex gloves ? - a useful section at the Safeskin site.

This site was originally set up with the aid of sponsorship from the Value for Money Unit, Welsh Office and an educational grant from Sophos Convatec.

URL: http://www.smtl.co.uk/MDRC/Gloves/index.html
Last Modified: Tuesday, 06-Feb-2001 13:47:57 GMT