How should latex gloves be removed according to protocol?

The proper method of removing latex gloves is by using the technique referred to as glove-to-glove, skin-to-skin. This means that the outer surface of one glove is used to grasp the interior surface of the other glove, minimizing the risk of contamination. When removing gloves, you want to prevent your skin from coming into direct contact with any contaminants that may be on the gloves' exterior.

This technique allows for the gloves to be turned inside out during removal, which effectively contains any pathogens or potentially harmful substances and keeps them away from your skin. By heading into the correct sequence where the glove is first handled to peel off and then the skin is involved last, it ensures that any contamination remains trapped within the removed glove.

Proper glove removal is critical in a healthcare or first aid context to maintain safety and hygiene, especially to prevent the spread of infection.