Nicolai 1997.
Methods | Patients were 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 and cuff twisted through 360 degrees. | |
Participants | Surgeon, assistant and scrub nurse. Orthopaedic surgery ‐ major joint replacement. 153 double outer gloves and 209 indicator outer gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Standard double versus perforation indicator system. | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. Proportion of total number of perforations detected by glove wearer during surgery. | |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |