83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 1 MedlineExamGloves The best choice for quality protection Cyan Magenta Yellow Black PMS 877 C
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 2 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.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 3 CONTENTS PMS 877 C Aloetouch Gloves 3 Generation Pink Gloves 5 Nitrile Gloves 7 Premium Vinyl Gloves 9 Gloves by Department 11 Glove Properties 13 Item Index 14
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 4 ® Aloetouch Gloves The only exam gloves coated with aloe vera to help soothe skin Every day, millions of healthcare workers trust Aloetouch exam gloves to protect their hands like no other glove can. Coated on the inside with pure aloe vera gel — a natural emollient — Aloetouch gloves soothe the skin and help to keep it soft.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 5 Aloetouch® 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.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 6 ® 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.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 7 Medline now has three Generation Pink gloves that help financially support programs for breast cancer awareness, early detection and prevention among underserved women. Generation Pink Wearing the pink gloves helps show your support. Pink Glove Options Generation Pink Pearl® powder-free nitrile Part of the Aloetouch collection, Pearl gloves have soothing aloe on the inside and an attractive shimmer on the outside.
3475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 8 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.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 9 Proven Chemical Resistance 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., ER and trauma units) or areas that deal with harsh chemicals or liquid immersion (e.g., Lab, Oncology, Environmental Services, Endoscopy, and Pharmacy).
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 10 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.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 11 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. Three Generations...
noow k877 enta w C 83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 12 Gloves by Department Critical and Noncritical Care Units Units such as Intensive Care, Med-Surg, Radiology, Respiratory, and Physical Therapy perform procedures that do not generally place significant levels of stress on examination gloves. Facilities have greater flexibility in selecting an exam glove for these areas.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 13 Phlebotomy Phlebotomists need a glove with excellent tactile sensitivity that allows them to find a vein hidden beneath the skin.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 14 Glove Properties Viral Penetration The viral penetration test determines if a glove provides an effective barrier against one of the smallest measurable viruses in the world, phi-X174. If the glove is a barrier to the phi-X174 virus, it also provides a barrier against larger viruses. All of Medline’s exam gloves have passed the viral penetration test.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 15 Tensile Strength and Elongation Tensile Strength: The maximum stress a glove can withstand without tearing. Elongation: Measures the percentage that a glove can stretch without tearing.
83475_GLV210314_BRO-Exam Glove Changes_tk3_Layout 1 12/8/10 2:46 PM Page 16 Medline Industries, Inc. One Medline Place Mundelein, IL 60060 Medline United States 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463) www.medline.com info@medline.com Medline Canada 1-800-396-6996 www.medline.ca canada@medline.com Medline México 01-800-831-0898 www.medlinemexico.com mexico@medline.com Some products may not be available for sale in Mexico or Canada. We reserve the right to correct any errors that may occur within this brochure.
