DONNING & REMOVING of STERILE GLOVES | OPEN GLOVING | Return Demonstration

Summary

In this video, Shekinah Akina Maranga demonstrates the proper technique for donning and doffing sterile gloves in a healthcare setting. She highlights the importance of hand hygiene before and after procedures and emphasizes the need for gloves that fit properly to ensure comfort and minimize contamination risks. The demonstration includes step-by-step instructions on how to carefully handle gloves, ensuring sterility, and how to remove them without contamination. This procedure is crucial in reducing the spread of harmful pathogens and ensuring safety for both healthcare workers and patients.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gloves reduce the risk of contaminating healthcare workers' hands with blood and bodily fluids.
• 😀 They also help prevent the spread of germs to the environment and reduce transmission of harmful microorganisms.
• 😀 Hand washing is essential before and after every procedure, even when using sterile gloves.
• 😀 Always ensure that gloves are the correct size for comfort and to prevent contamination.
• 😀 Gloves that are too big may make it difficult to hold objects and allow germs to enter.
• 😀 Gloves that are too small may rip or cause discomfort, such as pain or numbness in the hands.
• 😀 When opening the glove packaging, do so carefully to maintain sterility and avoid spilling the contents.
• 😀 Gloves should be applied by first donning the dominant hand, especially for ease of application.
• 😀 Touch only the inside of the glove with bare hands to maintain its sterility.
• 😀 After donning gloves, clasp your hands in front of your body to avoid touching non-sterile objects.
• 😀 To remove gloves, pinch the palm area of the dominant hand glove, then slip a finger under the non-dominant glove to remove it.

Q & A

Why is it important to use gloves in healthcare settings?

The use of gloves reduces the risk of contaminating healthcare workers' hands with blood and bodily fluids, helps prevent the spread of germs to the environment, and reduces the transmission of harmful microorganisms and pathogens between healthcare workers and patients.

Does wearing gloves replace hand washing in healthcare settings?

No, the use of gloves does not replace hand washing. Thorough hand hygiene should be performed before and after every procedure, regardless of glove use.

What is the purpose of ensuring that gloves are the right size?

Gloves should fit well to ensure user comfort and avoid contamination. Gloves that are too big make it harder to hold objects and allow germs to enter, while gloves that are too small can rip or cause discomfort, including reduced blood flow and pain.

How should gloves be handled to maintain sterility when preparing for use?

When preparing gloves, the outer packaging should be carefully removed to avoid spilling the contents. The gloves should be handled with the inner side only, ensuring that moisture does not contaminate them. The inner package should be placed on a clean, dry, flat surface, at waist level.

Which hand should be gloved first and why?

The dominant hand should be gloved first for easier application, as the dominant hand is typically more dexterous.

What is the correct way to put on gloves?

To put on gloves, grasp the cuff of the glove with bare hands, ensuring that you only touch the inside part of the glove. Then, slip your hand into the glove, ensuring sterility is maintained.

What should you avoid touching when donning gloves?

You should avoid touching the outside of the gloves or any non-sterile objects to prevent contamination.

Why should gloves be held away from the body after donning?

Gloves should be held away from the body to avoid accidental contact with non-sterile surfaces, including the front of the uniform.

How should gloves be removed to ensure safety and hygiene?

To remove gloves, start by pinching the glove at the palm area of the dominant hand and removing it. For the non-dominant hand, slip your finger beneath the cuff of the glove and pull it off. The gloves should be discarded safely afterward.

What should be done after removing gloves?

After removing gloves, it is essential to perform hand hygiene again to ensure any residual contaminants are removed.