Which type of gloving is typically used when changing gloves during a procedure?

Closed gloving is the technique typically used when changing gloves during a surgical procedure. This method helps maintain aseptic technique, which is crucial in preventing infections and ensuring the safety of both the patient and the surgical team.

In closed gloving, the new gloves are slipped onto the hands without exposing the skin and without the hands coming into contact with the outside of the gloves. This is especially important when a surgical assistant or a surgeon needs to change gloves after a procedure has commenced, as it minimizes the risk of contamination from skin or other surfaces.

Additionally, closed gloving allows the healthcare provider to keep their hands within the confines of their gown or sleeve during the process, further reducing the chance of breaking sterile technique. This practice is taught widely because of its effectiveness in maintaining sterility during surgical interventions.

Open gloving, on the other hand, involves putting on gloves without any assistance and usually exposes the skin of the hands, which could introduce pathogens. Single gloving refers to wearing only one layer of gloves, which does not provide the same level of protection as double gloving. Universal gloving is not a standard term used in surgical practices and does not specifically pertain to glove changing during procedures, thus making it less relevant in this context.