Naver 2000.
Methods | Surgical team were randomised to one of two groups using a sealed envelope. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves were filled with water to detect perforations | |
Participants | Surgeons, assistants and scrub nurses. Gastrointestinal surgery. 612 single gloves and 520 double outer gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Single versus perforation indicator system. | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. Proportion of total number of perforations detected by glove wearer during surgery. Blood contamination on hands | |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |