From cleaning to the final product: How are examination gloves made?
Examination gloves, more commonly known as rubber gloves, are a staple item found in hospitals and clinics. Invented in 1894 by the Chief of Surgery at John Hopkins Hospital, William Stewart Halsted, this prevented damage to hands. The disinfectants used during surgeries were damaging the hands of one of the nurses at the institution. Interestingly, …
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