Avery 1999a.
Methods | Principal surgeon randomised to one of two groups by tossing a coin. The assistant was then assigned to the other group. Perforation test by inflating with water. | |
Participants | Principal surgeon and assistant. Maxillofacial surgery. 242 outer double gloves and 289 outer indicator gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Double versus perforation indicator system | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. Proportion of total number of perforations detected during surgery by the glove wearer.. | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | High risk | C ‐ Inadequate |