In response to universal precautions, latex gloves are used more frequently in health care settings, and more health care workers are reporting latex sensitivity or allergic reactions to natural rubber latex (NRL). As a result, there continues to be controversy about what gloves should be used in clinical practice and what are the appropriate clinical recommendations about gloving practices. This article reviews the current issues about gloving practices, addresses national standards related to gloving, and makes recommendations about future gloving practices.
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