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Intraoperative glove perforation. A comparative analysis

E J Sebold1, L R Jordan

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk 23502.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|December 1, 1993
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Repel gloves used between two layers of latex gloves significantly reduced inner glove punctures during orthopedic surgery. This double-gloving technique offers superior protection compared to standard methods.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Device Performance

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections remain a concern in surgical settings.
  • Double-gloving is a common practice to prevent glove perforation and reduce pathogen transmission.
  • Optimal double-gloving protocols are essential for enhancing surgical team safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of different double-gloving protocols in preventing inner glove punctures.
  • To compare the puncture rates of regular latex, orthopedic, and Repel gloves during total joint procedures.
  • To identify the most effective double-gloving strategy for reducing intraoperative glove compromise.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized study involving 71 elective total joint procedures.

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  • Three double-gloving groups were compared: double latex, outer orthopedic/inner regular latex, and Repel between two regular latex gloves.
  • All gloves were tested for holes post-procedure; duration and type of surgery were recorded.

    • Main Results:

    • Group 3 (Repel between two regular latex gloves) demonstrated zero inner glove holes.
    • Group 1 (double latex) and Group 2 (outer orthopedic/inner regular latex) showed significantly higher inner glove puncture rates compared to Group 3.
    • Group 2 offered significant protection over Group 1.

    Conclusions:

    • The use of Repel gloves between two layers of regular latex gloves provides complete protection against inner glove punctures in total joint procedures.
    • This specific double-gloving protocol is superior to standard double latex or outer orthopedic glove methods for preventing inner glove compromise.
    • Implementing the Repel glove protocol can enhance surgical safety and reduce the risk of pathogen exposure for surgical teams.