Surgical glove perforation in caesarean section and its association with surgical site infections: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthObjective Infectious complications at the surgical site complicates 1–4% of cesarean deliveries. Strict aseptic technique, hand hygiene and the use of sterile surgical gloves are essential to reduce the risk of surgical site contamination.
Volkan Özgür Akbulut +9 more
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Gloving the Surgeon: A Practical Review of Surgical Glove Material Properties, Safety, and Waste [PDF]
Annals of Surgery OpenSurgical gloves are a staple in every surgeon’s daily routine, yet their full lifecycle is not always well understood. This paper outlines the journey of a surgical glove from manufacturing to disposal, with particular emphasis on clinically relevant ...
Jay J. Patel, BS +6 more
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Sterile Versus Non-Sterile Gloves in Dental Extractions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & ReconstructionHealthcare-associated infections remain an ongoing concern across medical and dental practice, prompting continuous evaluation of infection prevention measures.
Mustafa Mohammad Ali Saffar +3 more
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Double gloving for self-protection in high-risk surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Systematic ReviewsBackground Double gloving is recommended for protecting surgical personnel from infections, but it is not a universal practice, especially in low- and middle-income countries where risk is very high.
Kumari Vandana Singh +3 more
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Prevalence of Surgical Glove Perforation in Orthopedic Surgery at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study [PDF]
Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationIntroduction: Gloves provide a physical barrier preventing cross-infection between the operating team members and the patient. However, there is always a chance of the gloves perforating and breaching this barrier.
Prawesh Singh Bhandari +4 more
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Wearing Cotton-polyester Gloves Under Surgical Latex Gloves to Improve the Symptoms of Hand Dermatitis in Operating Room Staffa [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2022 Background: Hand dermatitis is a group of diseases that result in inflammation of the skin in the area of the hand. The prevalence of latex allergies has been increasing in recent years, one of the reasons being the use of latex gloves to maintain safety.
Masoud Sayadi Shahraki +5 more
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The effects of two surgical gowning and gloving methods on the extent of contamination of surgical team members' gowns and gloves: A single-blind controlled trial [PDF]
Nursing and Midwifery Studies, 2023 Background: The method used to wear the surgical gown and gloves has a critical role in the extent of surgical site contamination.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of gown and gloves wearing in the integrated and closed ...
Foziye Hamoole Tahmasebi +2 more
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Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, 2022 Objective: Surgeons are required to wear heavy personal protective equipment while delivering care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. We examined the impact of wearing double gloves on surgeons’ performance in laparoscopic surgery. Methods: Eleven
Yao Zhang, Shuyi (Kiana) Wang, Bin Zheng
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Surgical experience and different glove wearing conditions affect tactile sensibility
Heliyon, 2022 Background: The fingers’ tactile sensibility is essential in surgery, especially in microsurgery. Therefore, surgeons seeking to improve their performance often prefer certain glove brands and wearing habits.
Tanita Man +7 more
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Berkala Kedokteran, 2021 : Post-operative infection is still one of the most common nosocomial diseases that can cause great losses because it will increase the length of stay, use of drugs, and reduce the quality of life of the patients.
Deni Maulana +2 more
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