| Document ID (ISN) | 57415 |
| CIS number |
92-320 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0098-7484 - Journal of the American Medical Association |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Wright J.G., McGeer A.J., Chyatte D., Ransohoff D.F. |
| Title |
Mechanisms of glove tears and sharp injuries among surgical personnel |
| Bibliographic information |
25 Sep. 1991, Vol.266, No.12, p.1668-1671. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
In this study, operating room personnel were interviewed immediately after a glove tear or sharp injury had occurred over a period of 3 months. During 2292 surgical procedures there were found to be 249 glove tears and 70 sharp injuries. The mechanism causing the tear could be identified in only 81 cases (33%), while 3 mechanisms accounted for 57% of the sharp injuries. It was concluded that the majority of glove tears have an unknown mechanism and routine wearing of double gloves may reduce the risk of exposure. The identification of specific mechanisms of sharp injuries should lead to effective strategies to prevent exposure. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
operating theatres; biological hazards; health care personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
contagion; protective gloves |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada; USA |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
Health care services
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