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Occult glove perforations: frequency during interventional radiologic procedures.

M E Hansen1, D D McIntire, G L Miller

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 75235-9071.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Occult glove perforations occurred in 10% of used gloves during interventional radiology procedures. Glove integrity is crucial for infection control, and prolonged wear over 2 hours significantly increases perforation risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical procedures
  • Infection control
  • Healthcare worker safety

Background:

  • Intact surgical gloves are vital barriers against bloodborne pathogens.
  • Occult glove perforations pose risks for healthcare workers and patients.
  • Data on glove perforations in interventional radiology are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of occult glove perforations in interventional radiology.
  • To compare perforation rates in used versus unused gloves.
  • To analyze factors influencing perforation rates, such as duration of wear.

Main Methods:

  • Collected and tested gloves from interventional radiologic procedures for occult perforations.
  • Assessed unused gloves for baseline defect rates.

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  • Recorded procedure details, glove wear time, and perforation awareness.

    • Main Results:

    • 10% (49/492) of used gloves had occult perforations.
    • Unused gloves showed a 1% defect rate (2/160).
    • Perforation risk increased significantly (23% vs. 7%) for gloves worn ≥2 hours compared to <2 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • A 10% occult glove perforation rate in interventional radiology is significant.
    • Routine glove changes at or before 2 hours are recommended.
    • This practice is especially important in high-risk procedures to enhance safety.