The purpose of this study was to compare the resistance to viral penetration of powder-free synthetic examination gloves with powder-free latex examination gloves commonly used in hospitals. Because these gloves had no holes, this study examined viral penetration through a membrane. Using a standard
Integrity of Powdered and Powder-free Latex Examination Gloves
โ Scribed by Andrew J. Calhoun; Gary E. Rodrick; Frederic H. Brown
- Book ID
- 111434128
- Publisher
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 379 KB
- Volume
- 62
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4006
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