Sutton 1998.
Methods | Patients were randomised into one of two groups using sealed envelopes. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves were filled with water to a diameter of 10 cm around the palm and fingers squeezed to a diameter of 4cms. The investigator was blind as to which group the glove came from. | |
Participants | Primary surgeon. Orthopaedic surgery ‐ primary or revision, hip or knee arthroplasty. 124 double outer gloves and 112 latex/liner outer gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Standard double versus double latex with liner insert | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |