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Poor compliance with printed instructions has been cited in the literature, and
washing powder off gloves prior to surgery is not completed consistently. Some of
the reasons for poor compliance include the cost of materials and time necessary
to complete the activity. Additionally, powdered gloves are sometimes used in departments
that cannot wash them properly as they do not have the materials readily available
to do so (e.g., ER, outpatient clinics, bedside, and interventional radiology).
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*costs will vary by region, distributor, and contracts.
Sterile basin or bowl (disposable)...$1.50
Sterile towel (ea.)...$0.95
10 ml povidone-iodine...$0.09
+ 500 cc sterile water or saline...$0.76
Glove washing set-up total: $3.30*
Also consider additional costs:
1.5 minutes of OR time x $25 per minute
= $37.50 of OR cost
Total additional OR expense due to
glove washing = $40.80
Average Cost of Powder-Free Glove:
$1.00
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