The Integrity of Surgical Gloves Tested During Use

Penikett, E. J. K.; Gorrill, R. H.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(58)90535-x

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“…Other surgical groups, including general surgery, 1,3,4,7–9 neurosurgery, 10 cardiovascular surgery, 11 orthopedic surgery, 12 and oral surgery 13 have investigated the frequency with which surgical glove perforations occur. These groups have found that perforations occur from 11.5% to greater than 54% of the time 1,3,4,7–14 . Rates of perforation vary according to the length and type of procedure 13 .…”

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“…Three standard methods have been used to test the integrity of surgical gloves 7,10,14 . The first involves filling the glove with air, then placing it into water.…”

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“…We used this method, but found it necessary to forcibly expand the glove with water to detect perforations caused by small‐gauge needles. A third method tests gloves while in use with the aid of an electric glove testing machine 7,10 . Punctures compromise the insulating property of the gloves, allowing for the completion of an electrical circuit and the activation of a light.…”

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Surgical Glove Perforation in Dermatologic Surgery

Gross

Jamison²,

Martin³

et al. 1989

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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Twenty-eight of 240 (11.7%) pairs of sterile surgical gloves collected from dermatologic surgery clinics had perforations. Only 17.1% of these perforations were known to the wearer at the time of surgery. Equal numbers of perforations were found in gloves of operators and assistants. Perforations were more numerous in dominant-handed gloves. Dermatologic surgeons should consider the incidence of unknown glove perforation when planning surgeries in patients with infectious diseases.

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“…Three standard methods have been used to test the integrity of surgical gloves 7,10,14 . The first involves filling the glove with air, then placing it into water.…”

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Surgical Glove Perforation in Dermatologic Surgery

Gross

Jamison²,

Martin³

et al. 1989

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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“…Electronic testing for current leakage through gloves was described in the 1950s, 2,3 however, false positives were not uncommon due to current leakage around the glove edges. An electronic alarm system to notify the surgeon of the development of a glove leak during a procedure was developed in the 1960s and improved in the 1980s, and 1990s.…”

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The mechanical and microbiological integrity of surgical gloves

Jamal

Wilkinson

2003

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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This study provides evidence that the clinical performance of BT gloves is no different to IT gloves. There was no significant difference in mechanical leak rates for unused gloves. Paradoxically, although IT gloves were more likely to show macro-perforations after surgery, the incidence of contamination on the surface of BT gloves was greater, possibly reflecting a qualitative difference in glove material. This study suggests that both types of gloves develop microporosity during use, which may allow transfer of bacteria from the surgeon's skin to the surface of the glove.

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“…A perfuração das luvas cirúrgicas ocorre em percentual que varia de 3,8 a 56,8%, dependendo do tipo de cirurgia e de reesterilização das luvas [7][8][9] . No entanto, há poucos trabalhos sobre a incidência de perfuração de luvas em procedimentos ginecológicos.…”

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