TY - JOUR AU - AB - Thermal printer requires Protection with synthetic minimal maintenance polyisoprene gloves n Medi-Dose and EPS recently introduced the Zebra n Ansell Limited’s Derma Prene IsoTouch LP2844 Direct Thermal Printer. This economical printer powder-free, nonlatex surgical gloves are made can be used with the MILT 3.0 software and the compa- from synthetic polyisoprene and deliver the perfor- nies’ newly designed thermal labels. Together, these prod- mance of natural rubber latex without the risks of ucts are designed to help natural rubber sensitization. Providing maximum pharmacists and nurses with barrier protection, comfort and tactile sensitivity, their medication identification Derma Prene IsoTouch brings the key features and bar coding needs. needed by surgeons and OR professionals into a Requiring virtually no single glove. maintenance, the LP2844’s According to Ansell, polyisoprene gloves are footprint takes up minimal recommended as an alternative to natural rubber space. The label stock has latex because of their similarity to latex with thermal ink embedded within it, eliminating the need for respect to fit, feel, and comfort. toner. The printed text and image are released when the Although not required by the FDA, the surgical labels pass the printer’s thermal source. gloves have passed viral penetration tests according Newly TI - Technically Speaking JF - OR Nurse DO - 10.1097/01.ORN.0000310507.40036.4e DA - 2008-02-01 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wolters-kluwer-health/technically-speaking-VLtUorXmqP SP - 20–21-20&ndash EP - ndash;21-20–21 VL - 2 IS - 2 DP - DeepDyve ER -