Louis 1998.
Methods | Surgeons randomised to one of two groups using sealed envelopes. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves filled with 1000 mls of water, suspended from occluded cuff five feet above ground. The gloves and digits were pressurised and water jets noted. | |
Participants | Surgeon and assistant. Orthopaedic surgery. 117 double inner gloves and 106 latex/steel inner gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Standard double gloves versus latex inner glove with polyester/stainless steel wire weave outer glove | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |