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Clinical Trial
. 1999 Dec;67(3):157-61.
doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00159-9.

Perforation in single- and double-gloving methods for cesarean section

E Kovavisarach  1 , P Vanitchanon
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Clinical Trial

Perforation in single- and double-gloving methods for cesarean section

E Kovavisarach et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999 Dec.

Abstract

Objective: To compare glove perforation between the single- and double-gloving method in cesarean section.

Method: Three hundred primary surgeons selected at random to be two equal groups--single and double gloving in cesarean section--at Rajavithi Hospital from 1 November 1997 to 31 March 1998. The gloves were tested by immersing in water. The level of statistical significance was noted at P < 0.05.

Result: The prevalence of glove perforation was 10.67% and 2% in single- and double-inner glove, respectively, with significant difference.

Conclusion: The double-gloving method had a significant benefit in protecting the primary surgeons' hands from exposure to blood compared with the single-gloving method in cesarean section.

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