Perforation in single- and double-gloving methods for cesarean section.
OBJECTIVE
To compare glove perforation between the single- and double-gloving method in cesarean section.


METHODS
Three hundred primary surgeons selected at random to be two equal groups--single and double gloving in cesarean section--at Rajavithi Hospital from 1 November 1997 to 31 March 1998. The gloves were tested by immersing in water. The level of statistical significance was noted at P < 0.05.


RESULTS
The prevalence of glove perforation was 10.67% and 2% in single- and double-inner glove, respectively, with significant difference.


CONCLUSIONS
The double-gloving method had a significant benefit in protecting the primary surgeons' hands from exposure to blood compared with the single-gloving method in cesarean section.
Kovavisarach
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rajavithi Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand.
Vanitchanon
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy