| Hazards to surgeons in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery: use of an electronic device to warn of intraoperative glove perforations. | |
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PMID: 1416699 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An electronic device intended to detect glove punctures as they occur peroperatively has been described previously. This study reports the experience of its use in 80 orthopaedic cases. The device detected all punctures, except one, where fluid could have contacted the surgeon's hand (n = 16). Wet gowns and drapes are potential routes for transmission of pathogens, and were responsible for the alarm sounding on 30 occasions. This device can minimise the exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids when glove punctures are not clinically apparent. |
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Authors:
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A J Hamer |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Volume: 74 ISSN: 0035-8843 ISO Abbreviation: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Publication Date: 1992 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-11-04 Completed Date: 1992-11-04 Revised Date: 2010-09-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7506860 Medline TA: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-11 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary. |
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Body Fluids Electronics, Medical* Gloves, Surgical* HIV Infections / prevention & control Hepatitis B / prevention & control Humans Occupational Health* Orthopedics* Prospective Studies Protective Devices* |
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