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Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection.

Misteli H, Weber WP, Reck S, et al. Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection. Arch Surg. 2009;144(6):553-8; discussion 558. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2009.60.

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June 24, 2009
Misteli H, Weber WP, Reck S, et al. Arch Surg. 2009;144(6):553-8; discussion 558.
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Hospital-acquired infections, including those associated with surgical sites, are a growing concern. This study discovered that in the absence of antimicrobial prophylaxis, glove perforation is a risk factor for surgical site infections.

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Misteli H, Weber WP, Reck S, et al. Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection. Arch Surg. 2009;144(6):553-8; discussion 558. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2009.60.