The following video provides double gloving guidance and tips for added protection from COVID-19 for EMS and first responders.
Video Transcript
Step 1: Perform Hand Hygiene
Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Step 2: Don PPE in the following order:
Step 3: Perform Hand Hygiene
Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Step 4: Don First Pair of Gloves
- Choose darker color glove for first layer and a lighter glove on top to help identify a break or tear
- If available, select a longer glove style first to help cover gown cuff and aid removal
- Inspect for any pinholes, tears, or defects
If available, select a longer glove style first to help cover gown cuff and aid in removal
Place glove over hands and extend gloves over gown cuff to cover wrist and limit exposure
Step 5: Don Second Pair of gloves
- Inspect the lighter colored top glove for pinholes, tears, or defects
- If possible, use one size larger to aide donning
- Leave second glove cuff higher to make removal easier
Doffing Two Pairs of Exam Gloves in Sequence with PPE
Step 1: Remove Left Glove
- Use right hand to remove left glove
- Grab the overglove by pinching near palm of the hand
- Pull glove down and off fingers
- Hold the left glove in the fist of your right hand and form it in a ball
Step 2: Remove Right Glove
- Use left hand to remove right glove
- Grab the overglove by pinching near palm of the hand
- Pull glove down and off fingers, turning gloves inside out
Step 3: Discard the First Pair of Gloves
Step 4: Perform Hand Hygiene
- Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
*Recommended to disinfect between glove removal to limit cross contamination
Step 5: Remove Left Underglove
- Use right hand to remove left glove
- Grab the overglove by pinching near palm of the hand
- Pull glove down and off fingers
- Hold the left glove in the fist of your right hand and form it in a ball
Step 6: Remove Right Underglove
- With left hand, reach for right wrist
- With two finger from left hand, insert UNDER right glove cuff
- Pull glove down and off fingers, turning gloves inside out
Step 7: Discard Gloves
Step 8: Perform Hand Hygiene
- Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Step 9: Removal of Gown
- Untie the back of gown and unsnap the neck collar from behind
- Carefully pull the gown down and away from your body then grab INSIDE the gown
- Roll the gown down
- Discard in a sealed trash receptacle
Step 10: Perform Hand Hygiene
- Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Step 11: Remove Eye Protection
Discard eye protection as per policy
Step 12: Remove Mask/Respirator
Discard mask/respirator per policy
Step 13: Perform Hand Hygiene
- Use an alcohol-based (≥ 60%) hand sanitizer for 20 seconds or wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds