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Abstract
Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons are at an increased risk of acquiring viral blood-borne
infections during elective and especially trauma surgery. The British Orthopaedic
Association (BOA) published guidelines in 1991 for the prevention of cross-infection
between patients and staff. It was recommended that only waterproof gowns be used
in orthopaedic and trauma theatres. The aim of this study was to determine the compliance
with the BOA recommendations. A telephone survey of 79 hospitals in England shows
that only a minority (41 per cent) of hospitals use waterproof gowns exclusively.
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Publication history
Accepted:
October 29,
1996
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© 1997 Published by Elsevier Inc.
