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Use of sterile gloves in the management of sutured hand wounds in the A&E department

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-1383(86)90333-5
Use of sterile gloves in the management of sutured hand wounds in the A&E department
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      Abstract

      In a single-blind, controlled, prospective trial of 242 sutured wounds of the hand in the A&E department there was increased late purulent infection in those treated without gloves. This difference is statistically significant. We recommend wearing of sterile gloves to suture all wounds in A&E departments.
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      Publication history

      Accepted: September 10, 1985

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-1383(86)90333-5

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      © 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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