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

Underwood 1993.

Methods Cases were randomised to one of two groups using sealed envelopes. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves were filled with water, squeezed and observed for leaks.
Participants Surgeon and assistant. Cardiac surgery ‐ sternal closure. 40 double inner gloves and 40 latex/cloth inner gloves were collected.
Interventions Standard double versus latex inner with cloth outer glove
Outcomes Number of perforations.
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Low risk A ‐ Adequate