Increased awareness of glove perforation in major joint replacement. A prospective, randomised study of Regent Biogel Reveal gloves

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
P NicolaiP W Allen

Abstract

An intact barrier between the hands of the surgeon and the patient remains the single most important factor in protection against infection for both. Increasing the awareness of possible glove perforation without skin penetration will decrease the risk of contamination. We performed a prospective, randomised trial comparing the incidence of glove perforation using a new type of glove (Regent Biogel Reveal) and standard double-gloves in total hip and knee replacement. One or more perforations was detected in 14.6% of all gloves. The new gloves increased significantly the awareness of perforation. Multiple perforations at the base of the ring finger were found in surgeons who wore wedding rings during the operation and we recommend that rings be removed before undertaking surgery.

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