- A surgical glove is a sterile glove worn by surgeons and other health professionals to prevent contamination of the patient during surgical procedures and to protect the hand from exposure to ...

The shift of total joints and orthopedic cases from the hospital to the ASC is becoming more predominant based on several driving factors such as increased surgeon autonomy, favorable outpatient payer ...

Examination and surgical gloves are critical medical devices used to protect healthcare professionals and patients from cross-contamination and infections during medical procedures. These gloves ...

Evaluating the following glove selection criteria through staff trials will help clinicians choose the best surgical gloves for their needs: Protection – Consider the barrier requirement related to ...

Dr. Carmen Sierra: In response to the supply chain challenges of the past few years, surgical glove manufacturers are making considerable investments to increase production capacity. For example, ...

Surgical gloves that develop holes or leaks during a procedure appear to increase the risk of infection at the surgical site in patients who are not given antibiotics beforehand, a Swiss study found.

The world’s largest maker of surgical gloves is temporarily closing more than half its factories despite record demand — because more than 1,000 employees tested positive for the coronavirus, ...