Finger guards are used to cover the underside of fingers and can be made from various materials. They are useful in medicine, industry, and for protecting injured fingers or sensitive electronic equipment. They can also aid in handling paper.
Finger guards are small, tube-like sheaths of material designed to securely cover the underside of your fingers. Typically, they cover the first knuckle and end between the first and second knuckle. They can be made from a variety of materials and are useful in medicine, industry, and a variety of other situations and applications.
A typical finger cot is made from latex or vinyl. Most varieties are designed to fit comfortably and securely on a finger and are held in place by a thicker band of material that sits at the base of the finger. Some sturdier versions for non-medical applications are made from heavy rubber and are designed to be used over and over again.
In medical practice, finger cots are often used to prevent infection. While they don’t offer the same degree of protection as full-size medical gloves, they are more than adequate for situations where only minimal patient contact is expected. A doctor might, for example, use one to apply a topical antiseptic or other medication without direct physical contact with a patient.
These protectors can also be used to shield an injured finger. It can be difficult to keep wounds on your fingers clean, as your hands come into contact with a wide variety of surfaces during the course of a normal day. Bandages and other wound dressings also don’t adhere particularly well to the fingers, as constant movement tends to loosen them. Finger cots are sometimes used to secure bandages or simply to protect a wound on a finger from the rigors of everyday life.
This type of finger guard is useful in other fields besides medicine. Anyone who comes into contact with sensitive electronic equipment should be concerned about exposing such equipment to contamination from human skin and oils. Static electricity can also build up on human hands and can pose a danger to sensitive electronic equipment. Specialized finger cots are manufactured for use with electronic devices. They are designed to be durable and resistant to static electricity buildup.
Office workers often make use of another variety of thimbles. Prolonged handling of the paper can quickly dry out and damage the leather. Many clerks and cash handlers choose to use one or more finger cots to aid in card sorting and handling. These sturdy rubber sleeves protect your fingertips from scuffs and cuts from the paper, and their rubber surface makes it easier to grip and move the paper.
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