Turnquest 1996.
Methods | Surgical team were randomised to one of two groups using computer generated numbers in sealed envelopes. Perforation test ‐ gloves were filled with water by investigators, cuffs were occluded and observed for leaks. | |
Participants | Residents, scrub person and medical students. Obstetric surgery. 344 single gloves and 338 double outer gloves were collected. | |
Interventions | Single orthopaedic latex gloves versus double standard latex gloves | |
Outcomes | Number of perforations. | |
Notes | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Low risk | A ‐ Adequate |