Glove reinforcement: an alternative to double gloving

Gloves, worn by the surgical team to prevent transmission of infections from and to patients, are prone to tears and perforations. This study was done to determine the frequency and sites of unrecognized glove perforation during surgical procedures. The percentage of glove perforation was 14%. Of th...

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Published inInfection control and hospital epidemiology Vol. 22; no. 8; p. 526
Main Authors Alrawi, S, Houshan, L, Satheesan, R, Raju, R, Cunningham, J, Acinapura, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2001
Subjects
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Equipment Design
Gloves, Surgical - standards
Humans
New York City
Operating Rooms - standards
Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control
New York City
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Summary:Gloves, worn by the surgical team to prevent transmission of infections from and to patients, are prone to tears and perforations. This study was done to determine the frequency and sites of unrecognized glove perforation during surgical procedures. The percentage of glove perforation was 14%. Of the punctures, 73% occurred in one of four contiguous locations on the glove. We recommend glove reinforcement at these locations to provide better protection, as well as to reduce the burden of double gloving.
ISSN:0899-823X
DOI:10.1086/501947