A Deep Learning Approach to Classify Surgical Skill in Microsurgery Using Force Data from a Novel Sensorised Surgical Glove [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 Microsurgery serves as the foundation for numerous operative procedures. Given its highly technical nature, the assessment of surgical skill becomes an essential component of clinical practice and microsurgery education.
Jialang Xu +10 more
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Surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures [PDF]
Scientific ReportsIntramedullary nail fixation is a routine procedure for treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Aseptic technique is vital for reducing postoperative complications, as intraoperative glove perforations increase the risk of surgical site infections. The
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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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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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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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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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Role of the Surgical Glove in Modified Vacuum-Assisted Wound Healing [PDF]
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2013 Vacuum-assisted wound healing has been proven to be more efficacious than conventional dressings. Vacuum dressing has been frequently modified given the restrictions in resources available.
Shankar Ram Hemmanur +1 more
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Donning Gloves Using the Sliding-Closed Technique Has a Larger Distance to Contamination at the Gown-Glove Interface [PDF]
Arthroplasty TodayBackground: The surgical gown-glove interface is a known cause of bacterial contamination. Minimizing contamination from this interface can be achieved by optimizing the technique for donning gloves with the help of a sterile assistant.
Hailee E. Reist, MD +5 more
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Glove perforation in selected surgical procedures in a general hospital in La Habana, Cuba
Infection Prevention in Practice, 2022 Summary: Background: Surgical glove perforation constitutes a risk for the maintenance of aseptic technique and the risk of surgical site infection and occupational exposure to blood borne infections for healthcare workers.
Humberto Guanche Garcell +6 more
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Life and Science, 2023 Objective: To determine the rate and patterns of surgical glove perforation during surgical procedures and to compare the rates between emergency and elective surgeries at PIMS, Islamabad. Study Design: A cross-sectional study.
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