Category
PPE
Typical Use
Maintain asepsis during procedures.
Description
Disposable sterile gloves worn during invasive procedures and surgeries to create a barrier between the clinician’s hands and the sterile field, reducing the risk of contamination and surgical site infection. Glove selection includes appropriate size and material (latex, nitrile, vinyl) to balance tactile sensitivity and barrier protection, and double gloving is used in high risk procedures to reduce exposure from glove perforation. Proper donning technique, avoidance of glove tears, and timely removal with hand hygiene are essential to maintain infection control standards. Sterile gloves are part of a broader set of personal protective equipment that includes gowns, masks, and eye protection to safeguard patients and staff.