Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nonsterile gloves: to don, or not to don, what is best practice?
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Westworth, Diccon R et al.
- Affiliation:
- 1VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County
Abstract
The use of nonsterile medical gloves (NSGs) is increasingly under scrutiny. If used excessively and inappropriately, NSGs can hinder effective infection prevention and control, pose risks to staff health, contribute to unnecessary costs, result in excessive waste, and cause environmental harm. This article reviewed the apposite and inapposite use of NSGs in clinical practice and highlighted the opportunities and benefits, when applicable, of replacing with hand hygiene.
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