Background: Lacerations are a common presenting complaint in the acute care setting. Current guidelines recommend the use of sterile technique for the exploration and closure of these wounds in order to reduce the risk of subsequent infection. Research in other medical specialties has cast doubt on the effectiveness of sterile gloves in lowering infection rates for uncomplicated procedures. The...

A random sample of 1000 general practitioners in New Zealand were surveyed to assess their infection control procedures in the surgery, particularly since the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Forty three per cent of the sample routinely used surgical gloves for minor surgical procedures, 8% used gloves for venepuncture, and 7% for blood glucose testing. Thirty two per cent r...

Accepted 20 November 1996 Abstract Objectives-To determine the prevalence of latex sensitisation among a large group of healthcare workers, study the occupational and non-occupational factors associated with latex allergy, and characterise latex exposure in air and by gloves. Methods-All 2062 employees of a general hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada who regularly used latex gloves were invit...

Gowns, gloves, and masks have been a familiar sight in operating rooms since the beginning of the previous century. Colors and shapes have changed over the years, but the principle of covering body surfaces to prevent the spread of microorganisms from the surgical team to the surgical wound has remained unchanged. The notion that surgical-wound infection is the result of contamination of the wo...

➤ Although there is some evidence that scrubs, masks, and head coverings reduce bacterial counts in the operating room, there is no evidence that these measures reduce the prevalence of surgical site infection.➤ The use of gloves and impervious surgical gowns in the operating room reduces the prevalence of surgical site infection.➤ Operating-room ventilation plays an unclear role in the prevent...

Background and Objectives: Hand hygiene is a crucial measure for preventing healthcare-related infections. Surgical scrub is an important factor in the safety and success of a surgical operation. The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate effectiveness of some conventional surgical antiseptic solutions, and to identify the most effective one. Methods: Effectiveness of alcohol-based sol...

Although measures to control covid-19 have been associated with some positive environmental effects, including decreases in global emissions of carbon dioxide,1 the pandemic has exacerbated plastic pollution through high use personal protective equipment (PPE). Single items include surgical masks, gloves, and non-reusable gowns.

Sir, Ultrasonography (USG) is nowadays routinely used in anesthesia and critical care practice for nerve blocks, central venous cannulation, and tapping of pleural or pericardial effusions. There have been reports of bacterial infections transmitted through ultrasound probe and coupling gel.[1] To prevent or minimize the risk of infection, USG probe and its cable are generally wrapped in commer...

Modifi cations of traditional pressure gloves for improved performance in scar fl exion contracture prevention and fi ngertip circulation inspection Dear editor, Scar hyperplasia and contracture may occur both during the spontaneous healing process of burn injuries and after surgical correction of burn-injury-related hand dysfunction or deformity such as ulnar claw. Pressure gloves, capable of ...