Sterile Gloves (Open Method)

Sterile Gloves (Open Method)

Equipment
■ Sterile gloves of the correct size.
■ Flat surface to open the package.

Key Points
■ Remove all jewelry, including rings and watches.
■ Place the glove package on a clean, dry surface.
■ Open the inner package so that the cuffs are closest to you.
■ Apply the glove of your dominant hand first, touching only the inside of the glove’s folded-over cuff with your nondominant hand.
■ Apply the second glove by touching only the outer part of the glove with your already-gloved hand; keep your sterile thumb well away from your bare skin.
■ Do not touch the gloves to any unsterile items.
■ Be Smart! Sterile touches sterile; “dirty” touches “dirty.”

Documentation
■ No special documentation is needed for sterile gloving.
■ Record the procedure you perform and the patient’s responses.

Glove your dominant hand first

Glove your nondominant hand second