Barrier durability of latex and vinyl medical gloves in clinical settings

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal

Volumn 58, Issue 9, 1997, Pages 672-676

  Douglas, A ^a   Simon, T R ^b   Goddard, M ^c  

^a HEALTH CANADA   (Canada)

^b TANDA Associates   (Canada)

^c HEALTH CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Barrier integrity; In use durability; Latex; Leakage; Medical glove; Permeability; Vinyl

Indexed keywords

LATEX; VINYL DERIVATIVE;

ARTICLE; GLOVE; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; INFECTION PREVENTION; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; TENSILE STRENGTH;

EID: 0030824298     PISSN: 00028894     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15428119791012487     Document Type: Article

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