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. 2006 Jul 19;2006(3):CD003087. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003087.pub2

Sebold 1993.

Methods Patients were randomised to one of three groups using sealed envelopes. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves were filled with water and individual digits were squeezed.
Participants Primary surgeon. Orthopaedic surgery ‐ total joint replacements. 58 double outer gloves and 63 latex/liner outer gloves were collected.
Interventions Standard double versus latex inner with orthopaedic outer versus double latex with cloth liner insert
Outcomes Number of perforations. 
 Commented on surgical site infections though this was not the focus for the study.
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Low risk A ‐ Adequate