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Glove perforation in selected surgical procedures in a general hospital in La Habana, Cuba

open access: yesInfection 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
doaj   +1 more source

Incidence of Surgical Glove Perforations during Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad

open access: yesLife 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.
Hina Idrees   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Frequent Glove Change on Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures - A Multicenter Study on Surgical Gloves [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Intact surgical gloves are a barrier to microorganisms migration between surgical team members and the patient. The surgical gloves are changed at various junctures but the effects of changing gloves during surgical procedures on various ...
Nishit Palo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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]

open access: yesNursing 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
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical experience and different glove wearing conditions affect tactile sensibility

open access: yesHeliyon, 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
doaj   +1 more source

Controlled decompression of large ovarian cystic tumors via mini-laparotomy using Dermabond Advanced™

open access: yesGynecologic Oncology Reports, 2020
Large cystic ovarian tumors usually require surgical removal because of symptoms and the possibility of malignancy. The ideal surgical approach would minimize the risk of spillage of tumor contents while minimizing surgical morbidity.
Katherine Hicks-Courant   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antibacterial activity of a sterile antimicrobial polyisoprene surgical glove against transient flora following a 2-hours simulated use [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: A surgical glove will protect surgeons and patients only if the glove’s integrity remains intact. However, several studies have demonstrated that undetected micro-perforations of surgical gloves are common.
Assadian, Ojan   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Use of ultraviolet-fluorescence-based simulation in evaluation of personal protective equipment worn for first assessment and care of a patient with suspected high-consequence infectious disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Variations currently exist across the UK in the choice of personal protective equipment (PPE) used by healthcare workers when caring for patients with suspected high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs).
Bailey, C.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

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