neous medical
injuries occur
annually in this
country, but
also point out
this is an
underestimate
because many
sharps injuries
go unreported.
"My team
and surgeons
have had
numerous instances where double gloving has protected not only
the surgeon and surgical assistants, but also the patient," says
Thomas Peltzer DMD, of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and
Anesthesia in Plainville, Conn. "For longer surgeries especially,
double gloving has been very beneficial for all providers involved
in direct patient contact."
OSM
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 8 7
• TWICE AS NICE Wearing 2 pairs of gloves can significantly lower your risk for contamination and punctures.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN