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Biogel Super-Sensitive and Biogel Indicator glove systems.

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  • 1Orthopaedic Theatres, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 21, 2002
PubMed
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Surgical glove use has evolved to protect both patients and clinicians. A hospital found that Biogel Super-Sensitive and Biogel indicator underglove systems are acceptable for clinical staff.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical safety and infection control.
  • Medical device evaluation.
  • Healthcare worker protection.

Background:

  • Surgical gloves, used since the late 19th century, have evolved in purpose.
  • Initial use focused on protecting staff from chemicals; later, patient protection from staff flora became key.
  • Current 21st-century use balances protection for both patients and clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptability of specific surgical glove systems.
  • To assess clinical staff's experience with Biogel Super-Sensitive and Biogel indicator underglove systems.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital conducted an evaluation of two surgical glove systems: Biogel Super-Sensitive and Biogel indicator underglove.
  • Clinical staff across various specialty areas participated in the evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Both the Biogel Super-Sensitive and Biogel indicator underglove systems were found to be acceptable.
  • Clinical staff in diverse specialty areas reported positive experiences with the evaluated glove systems.

Conclusions:

  • The evaluated Biogel surgical glove systems meet clinical staff's needs for acceptability.
  • These systems offer a viable option for maintaining safety and comfort in surgical environments.

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