Leaky Gloves Associated with Increased Surgical Site Infections ...

Courtesy MedPage Today Surgery  Mon, 06/15/2009 - 14:00

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (MedPage Today) -- Punctures or leaks in surgical gloves increase the risk of surgical site infections in patients who aren't given antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery, researchers said.


 

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