Harriet Mawby, Annmarie Wherton-Whitehurst, Isha Nijar
Picture shows burn on the arm due to use of a glove: filling examination gloves with warm water can help widen blood vessels for cannulation, but nurses should be aware of the risks of accidental burns to patients
Why water-filled gloves can be a burns hazard in the ED

Gloves with warm water inside can aid cannulation, but be aware of the burns risk

15 Mar 2023
Picture shows burn on the arm due to use of a glove: filling examination gloves with warm water can help widen blood vessels for cannulation, but nurses should be aware of the risks of accidental burns to patients
Why water-filled gloves can be a burns hazard in the ED

Gloves with warm water inside can aid cannulation, but be aware of the burns risk

15 Mar 2023
Picture shows burn on the arm due to use of a glove: filling examination gloves with warm water can help widen blood vessels for cannulation, but nurses should be aware of the risks of accidental burns to patients
Why water-filled gloves can be a burns hazard in the ED

Gloves with warm water inside can aid cannulation, but be aware of the burns risk

15 Mar 2023

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