scholarly journals Design of a new non-sterile glove-dispensing unit

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R Amos ◽  
Ashley S Moy ◽  
Audrey Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Sterile Glove

scholarly journals Nursing interventions to reduce surgical site infection in potentially contaminated surgeries: an integrative review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Martins ◽  
Lúcia Nazareth Amante ◽  
Camila Vicente ◽  
Gabrielle Maciel de Sousa ◽  
Emanuele Pozzebon Caurio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Blood Glucose Control ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Skin Closure ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Sterile Glove

Objective: Identify nursing interventions that contribute to the reduction of surgical site infections in potentially contaminated surgeries. Methods: Integrative review, carried out in four databases. There were 5,888 articles published in the period from January 2008 to July 2018, in English, Portuguese and Spanish, from which nine articles were selected after final analysis. Results: The nursing interventions appeared according to the perioperative periods: preoperative (55.55%), intraoperative (33.33%), postoperative (66.66%), being associated with: antibiotic therapy, trichotomy, alcoholic chlorhexidine bathing, hand hygiene, sterile glove/wear/ package change for fascia and skin closure, degermination, antisepsis, surgical classification, surgical time, care with dressings and drains, temperature and blood glucose control, patient education, discharge and post-hospital discharge orientation. Conclusions: Nursing interventions were identified in each perioperative period, proving to be essential for the qualification of nursing care and effective in reducing surgical site infection in potentially contaminated surgeries.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Single-Port Cholecystectomy With Wound Retractor and a Glove in a Rural Hospital in Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 468-472
Author(s):  
Santiago Sherwell-Cabello ◽  
Mario Rodarte-Shade ◽  
Eduardo Flores-Villalba
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Single Port ◽  
Laparoscopic Approach ◽  
Rural Hospital ◽  
Surgical Morbidity ◽  
Conventional Laparoscopic ◽  
Sterile Glove ◽  
Laparoscopic Equipment ◽  
Wound Retractor ◽  
Surgical Option

Laparoscopic surgery has been established as the standard therapy for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis. Now, single-port cholecystectomy is a surgical option. Due to the need of special laparoscopic instruments and devices, the cost of the surgery is significantly increased, limiting its popularity in most medical centers in developing countries, especially in rural areas. This paper's objective was to show the safety, reproducibility, and feasibility of single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy using conventional laparoscopic equipment, a wound retractor, and a sterile glove in a rural hospital in Mexico. A prospective study was carried out from July to October 2014. Patients diagnosed with uncomplicated cholecystolithiasis who agreed to participate were operated with this technique. Complications, operative time, bleeding, evolution, and length of hospital stay were recorded. A total of 24 women went onto surgery under this approach. A mean follow-up of 71 days was completed. No incisional hernias, bile duct injuries, wound infection, nor death was presented. Surgical time and cost were not significantly increased compared to conventional laparoscopic approach. Most patient discharge was done the same day of the surgery. Single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a cost-effective procedure, which can be performed in all hospitals where an Alexis retractor and conventional laparoscopic equipment is available. There was no increase of surgical morbidity. The single-port cholecystectomy is a technically feasible and safe surgical option in selected patients and can be easily performed in rural hospitals at a low cost, providing the benefits of the single incision.

A Novel Digital Tourniquet Using a Sterile Glove and Hemostat

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 1065-1067
Author(s):  
ALLAN C. HARRINGTON ◽  
JASON M. CHEYNEY ◽  
TINA KINSLEY-SCOTT ◽  
ROBERT J. WILLARD
Keyword(s):  
Sterile Glove

scholarly journals Contamination of surgical mask during aerosol-producing dental treatments

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madline Gund ◽  
Jonas Isack ◽  
Matthias Hannig ◽  
Sigrid Thieme-Ruffing ◽  
Barbara Gärtner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outer Surface ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Treated Patient ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Sterile Glove ◽  
Surgical Masks ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Dental Staff ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Abstract Objectives Surgical masks are usually contaminated during dental treatment. So far it has not been investigated whether a surgical mask itself can be a source of microbial transmission. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the microbiological contamination of surgical masks during dental treatment and the transfer of microorganisms from the mask to the hands. Materials and methods Five dental treatment modalities were studied: carious cavity preparation (P-caries, n = 10), tooth substance preparation (P-tooth, n = 10), trepanation and root canal treatment (P-endo, n = 10), supragingival ultrasonic application (US-supra, n = 10), and subgingival periodontal ultrasonic instrumentation (US-sub, n = 10). Bacterial contamination of mask and gloves worn during treatment was tested by imprinting on agar plates. Additionally, before masks were tested, their outer surface was touched with a new sterile glove. This glove was also imprinted on agar. Bacteria were identified by MALDI TOF mass spectrometry. Colony-forming units (CFU) were scored: score 0: 0 CFU, score 1: < 102 CFU, score 2: > 102 CFU, score 3: dense microbial growth. Results All masks and all gloves used during treatment displayed bacterial contamination (sample scores 0/1/2/3: masks 0/46/3/1 and gloves 0/31/10/9). After touching the masks with new sterile gloves, microorganisms were recovered with the following contamination scores: P-caries: 4/6/0/0, P-tooth: 2/8/0/0: P-endo: 7/3/0/0, US-supra: 0/9/1/0, US-sub: 2/8/0/0. No statistically significant differences were detected between the treatment modalities. Streptococci spp. and Staphylococci spp. representing the oral and cutaneous flora dominated. Conclusions Surgical masks are contaminated after aerosol-producing dental treatment procedures. Used masks have a potential to be a source of bacterial contamination of the hands. Clinical relevance Dental staff should avoid touching the outer surface of masks with their hands to prevent transmission of pathogens. It is recommendable to change the mask after each treated patient followed by hand disinfection.

Does the Method of Sterile Glove-Opening Influence Back Table Contamination? A Fluorescent Particle Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 2075-2079
Author(s):  
David C. Holst ◽  
Marc R. Angerame ◽  
Douglas A. Dennis ◽  
Jason M. Jennings
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescent Particle ◽  
Sterile Glove
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