Article Related content Article metrics Rapid responses Response Rapid Response: What about gloves? I have taught to wear gloves in addition to handwashing where possible. It would be interesting to compare bacterial contamination rates of patients and equipment between those that wash their hands and those that wash their hands and wear gloves. Competing interests: None declared Competing interests: No competing interests 05 January 2003 Chris Chung SHO ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, GLASGOW
Rapid Response:
What about gloves?
I have taught to wear gloves in addition to handwashing where
possible.
It would be interesting to compare bacterial contamination rates of
patients and equipment between those that wash their hands and those that
wash their hands and wear gloves.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests