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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2018 Jan;39(1):97-100.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.249. Epub 2017 Nov 23.

A Randomized Trial of Two Cover Gowns Comparing Contamination of Healthcare Personnel During Removal of Personal Protective Equipment

Thriveen S C Mana  1 , Myreen E Tomas  2 , Jennifer L Cadnum  1 , Annette L Jencson  1 , Christina T Piedrahita  1 , Curtis J Donskey  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

A Randomized Trial of Two Cover Gowns Comparing Contamination of Healthcare Personnel During Removal of Personal Protective Equipment

Thriveen S C Mana et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

In a randomized trial, a gown designed to allow easy removal at the neck and with increased skin coverage and snugness of fit at the wrist significantly reduced contamination of personnel during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal. Our results suggest that simple modifications of PPE can reduce contamination of personnel. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:97-100.

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