Which part of the glove should you touch during sterile gloving?

When performing sterile gloving, it is essential to only touch the outside surface of the glove. The outside of the glove is considered the sterile part, and touching it helps ensure that you maintain a sterile field while donning the gloves. Proper technique minimizes the risk of contamination from your hands to the gloves, thereby preserving the sterility necessary for clinical procedures.

Touching the inside of the glove is not advisable because it can introduce bacteria or contaminants to a sterile environment. Additionally, any contact with contaminated surfaces or areas can compromise the sterility of the gloves, which is why the focus should solely be on the external surface during the gloving process.