Perforation in single- and double-gloving methods for cesarean section

OBJECTIVE: To compare glove perforation between the single- and double-gloving method in cesarean section. METHOD: Three hundred primary surgeons selected at random to be two equal groups--single and double gloving in cesarean section--at Rajavithi Hospital from 1 November 1997 to 31 March 1998. The gloves were tested by immersing in water. The level of statistical significance was noted at P < 0.05. RESULT: The prevalence of glove perforation was 10.67% and 2% in single- and double-inner glove, respectively, with significant difference. CONCLUSION: The double-gloving method had a significant benefit in protecting the primary surgeons' hands from exposure to blood compared with the single-gloving method in cesarean section.