By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Oct 13 2025 A scoping review reveals that nurses’ routine use of non-sterile gloves during IV antibiotic preparation offers no proven protection, and may actually undermine infection control, increase costs, and harm the planet. Study: Time to Hang Up the Gloves: A Scoping Review of Evidence on Non-Sterile Glove Use During Intravenous Antimicrobial Preparation and Administration . Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com Nurses commonly wear

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