Surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures. [PDF]
Sci RepIntramedullary 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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A Deep Learning Approach to Classify Surgical Skill in Microsurgery Using Force Data from a Novel Sensorised Surgical Glove. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 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.
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A randomized trial comparing the intraoperative durability of double-gloving with Biogel® surgical gloves to 3 comparators. [PDF]
Antimicrob Steward Healthc EpidemiolObjective: To determine and compare the intraoperative durability of 4 major surgical glove brands. Design, Setting, and Participants: This study is a randomized open-label clinical trial in which surgical gloves from 4 manufacturers are randomized to ...
Doll M +14 more
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Role of the surgical glove in modified vacuum-assisted wound healing. [PDF]
Arch Plast Surg, 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.
Hemmanur SR, Siddha LV.
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Double gloving for self-protection in high-risk surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Syst RevBackground 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.
Singh KV, Walia K, Farooque K, Mathur P.
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Evaluation of sterile glove usage on digital tactile sensitivity using the Grating Orientation Task. [PDF]
Front Vet SciIntroductionSurgical glove use may be associated with a decrease in tactile sensitivity, with thicker gloves or double-gloving techniques further altering sensation.
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Medical glove durability during exposure to different solvent agents: an ex-vivo experimental study. [PDF]
Patient Saf SurgBackground Medical professionals are constantly exposed to bodily fluids and sanitizing agents during routine medical procedures. Unbeknownst to many healthcare workers, however, the barrier integrity of medical gloves can be altered when exposed to ...
Herkins A, Cornish K.
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Risk of bacterial colonization by torniquet during arthroscopy of the knee joint. [PDF]
GMS Hyg Infect ControlPurpose: The following study investigated the risk of transmission or spread of potentially pathogenic bacteria via surgical gloves and/or with an elastic bandage to achieve a bloodless surgical site during arthroscopy.Methods: This was a single-center ...
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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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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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