The key details to know:
1. Simulations of contaminated glove removal showed 37 percent of personnel contaminated their skin with a fluorescent solution.
2. Using the CDC technique for glove removal minimized the frequency of contamination.
3. When only the palm of the glove was contaminated, putting on gloves using a modified technique reduced contamination.
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