Hydrogel coated gloves (such as Biogel®) eliminate the need for powdering as the hydrogel creates a slippery surface on the inside of the glove which aids donning. The hydrogel may also act as a barrier between the users skin and the latex, thus reducing the exposure to the latex proteins. An antiseptic coating on the Biogel glove (cetylpyridinium chloride) bound to the hydrogel may also act as an antiseptic barrier to cross-infection if the glove is punctured. Citation:Podell 1989 search for a safer glove Risks and complications
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