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> which is much longer than most surgeons scrub. How sure are you about this? There's usually some kind of timer (and, sometimes, an assistant) to ensure that
by mattkrause 10y ago
> which is much longer than most surgeons scrub.
How sure are you about this? There's usually some kind of timer (and, sometimes, an assistant) to ensure that you wash for the specified amount of time.
Also, I always figured that scrubbing was essentially a precaution in case the gloves ripped or snagged (which, being thin latex, is far from improbable).
- awqrre 10y agoMany hospitals banned latex but your point probably applies to it's replacement too.
- mattkrause 10y agoThe "exam" gloves that doctors and dentists wear are typically nitrile, but I think most surgical gloves are still latex. I know ours are. The surgical gloves are longer, have cuffs, and come in a lot more sizes. They are alternatives for allergic patients (and surgeons), but they're a little thicker and a bit more expensive.