Medline Exam Gloves brochure
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The best choice for quality protection

Choosing the right glove is a challenge; today you have more choices than ever before, thanks to advanced glove technology. Medline wants to make it simple for you to evaluate those options. This new guide to Medline exam gloves clarifies the differences between major glove types to help you make an informed decision. It even contains a “Gloves by Department” section that matches glove properties to the typical requirements of specific areas in the hospital. Medline is focusing on the future by developing new gloves that use the very latest technology to provide outstanding fit, comfort,...

CONTENTS Nitrile Gloves 3 Premium Vinyl Gloves 5 Aloetouch Gloves 7 Generation Pink Gloves 9 Gloves by Department Glove Properties Item Index

Nitrile Gloves Trust our nitrile gloves for strength with a soft touch Medline has invested heavily in improving the technology of nitrile gloves to increase the softness while maintaining excellent chemical resistance and barrier protection. Our nitrile gloves are now more comfortable to wear, and new manufacturing methods have made them more affordable.

Proven Chemical Resistance Nitrile Nitrile gloves are stronger and possess greater chemical resistance than both latex and vinyl gloves. They are generally recommended for use in areas that may involve higher levels of stress on exam gloves (e.g., ED and trauma units) or areas that deal with harsh chemicals or liquid immersion (e.g., Lab, Oncology, Environmental Services, Endoscopy, and Pharmacy). Nitrile Options SensiCare Ice® powder-free nitrile Provides great sensitivity and dependable protection. Chemo-tested. HOUSEWIDE Curad® powder-free ­­­­­nitrile Excellent strength and high...

Premium Vinyl Gloves Medline vinyl synthetic gloves: all-around performance made better by technology Advances in vinyl synthetic glove technology have enabled Medline to make significant improvements in the features that matter most to you: strength, elongation, tactile sensitivity, and comfort. Our third-generation vinyl synthetic gloves are nothing like the vinyl synthetic gloves of a few years ago, thanks to advanced-formulation polymers.

Ideal for Latex-Free Environments Today’s improved vinyl synthetic gloves are a cost-effective, latex-free alternative well suited to the majority of clinical applications. Except for a few instances that call for specialty gloves (e.g., chemotherapy gloves in oncology), stretch vinyl gloves are an excellent choice for economical latex-free barrier protection. Premium Vinyl Three Generations... What’s the Difference? • First: traditional vinyl material containing PVC resin and plasticizers. • Second: stretch vinyl material with softer PVC resins for better fit, feel, and performance. •...

Aloefouch Gloves The only exam gloves coated with aloe vera to help soothe skin Every day, millions of healthcare workers trust A\oetouch exam gloves to protect their hands like no other glove can. Coated on the inside with pure aloe vera gel—a natural emollient—A\oetouch gloves soothe the skin and help to keep ALOE CONTENT & PURITY 'Excludes Aloetouc/i powder-free latex

Benefits of Better Skin Condition • Greater compliance with handwashing and glove protocols • Less chance of cross-contamination • Higher job satisfaction among clinicians • Potential savings from reduced turnover Aloetouch Options Aloetouch Ice powder-free nitrile Coated on the inside with pure organic aloe to help soothe the skin, this glove offers the protection of nitrile and a latex-like feel all in one exam glove. Chemo-tested. Aloetouch powder-free nitrile HEAVY DUTY Promotes and maintains soft skin—the industry’s best choice for complete protection. Available in both Operating Room...

Generation Pink® Gloves One Mission. Three Gloves. Medline started the Generation Pink movement with a single vision: A World Without Breast Cancer is in Our Hands.® It’s now the largest philanthropic cause in our company, where we partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to support free mammograms for underserved women, build awareness at forums for nurses and other healthcare workers, and even spread awareness through social media and events such as The Pink Glove Dance® (PinkGloveDance.com).

Medline now has three Generation Pink gloves that help financially support programs for breast cancer awareness, early detection and prevention among underserved women. Wearing the pink gloves helps show your support. Pink Glove Options HEAVY DUTY Generation Pink Pearl® powder-free nitrile Part of the Aloetouch collection, Pearl gloves have soothing aloe on the inside and an attractive shimmer Department on the outside. Textured throughout. For each case you purchase, $1 is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Chemo-tested. Operating Room Sterile Processing Generation Pink®...

Gloves by Department Operating Room Sterile Processing Intensive and Critical Care Units Clinicians in intensive and critical care units require gloves that can withstand longer wear times in a high demand environment. Nitrile Special Requirements Vinyl Heavy Duty Non-Critical Care Units Operating Room Sterile Processing Clinicians in units such as med-surg, radiology, respiratory, and physical therapy typically perform procedures that do not generally place significant levels of stress on examination gloves. Facilities have greater flexibility in the selection of exam gloves for these...

Operating Room Sterile Processing Nitrile Need help promoting proper hand hygiene? Housewide Sensitive Special Requirements Start with Aloetouch® exam gloves. Heavy Duty 3G Excellent tactile sensitivity Phlebotomists need gloves with excellent tactile sensitivity to allow them to find veins hidden beneath the skin. Vinyl 2G Irritant contact dermatitis affects millions of people and is especially prevalent gloves are required for clinicians On a daily Chemotherapy-tested nitrile among healthcare workers. who are preparing, compounding, handling or administering harsh chemotherapy drugs....