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 |