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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Critical investigation of glove–gown interface barrier performance in simulated surgical settings
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 2019 The barrier properties of personal protective equipment are vital to healthcare personnel to protect themselves from possible infectious body fluids. Intraoperative exposure of healthcare personnel to body fluids can be substantial in both inpatient and ...
Zafer KAHVECİ, F Selcen Kilinc-Balci
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Surgeons’ Perceptions on the Utility of a Conceptual Novel Force Sensor at the Surgeon-Tool Interface: Formative Interview Study [PDF]
JMIR Formative ResearchBackgroundReal-time force feedback is essential in many surgical specialties. While previous research has focused on force measured at the tool-tissue interface, little work has explored the benefits, limitations, or opportunities of measuring force at ...
Bennet Mühlenbeck +9 more
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Journal of British Surgery, 1988 Abstract In a study to investigate the incidence and significance of surgical glove perforation, bacterial contamination of surgeons' hands and gloves before and after operation was measured and the gloves tested for damage. Perforations were found in 74 of 582 gloves (12.7 per cent) and occurred in 34–5 per cent of operations.
R D, Dodds +5 more
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High Risk of Surgical Glove Perforation From Surgical Rotatory Instruments. [PDF]
Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2016 Goldman AH +4 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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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.
Hina Idrees +6 more
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