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Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment
Abstract
Sterile gloves are of critical importance among personal protective equipment, as they create an effective barrier between the sterile and non-sterile areas, allowing the surgical team to safely use instruments, devices, and equipment. Furthermore, these gloves enable surgeons to perform procedures without direct exposure to contact with tissues, organs, or body cavities. Despite technological advancements, glove perforations continue to pose a significant challenge during surgical procedures. These gloves enable surgical interventions while minimizing direct exposure to tissues, organs, or body cavities. This study explores the ongoing challenges related to glove integrity, with an emphasis on the frequency and anatomical distribution of perforations, associated risk factors, and the implications for both patient safety and occupational health. Most glove perforations occur on the non-dominant hand's index finger. Research has shown that all members of the surgical team, especially the surgeon, can be affected by these perforations. To prevent glove perforations, factors such as the selection of gloves, the type and duration of the surgical procedure, the need for double gloving, the physical and chemical stresses the gloves will be exposed to, and the potential allergic reactions of the patient and surgical team must be considered. Gloves must be of high quality, offering both effective protection and user comfort. In addition, surgical team members should receive regular training on proper use and protective measures. The use of double gloves plays a significant role in reducing glove perforation rates, and this factor should not be overlooked. These approaches are essential for enhancing safety in the surgical field and minimizing the risk of surgical infections.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Surgical Diseases Nursing
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
December 30, 2025
Submission Date
March 5, 2025
Acceptance Date
August 8, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3
APA
Kızıl Toğaç, H., & Yılmaz, E. (2025). Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences, 6(3), 116-122. https://doi.org/10.58208/cphs.1652180
AMA
1.Kızıl Toğaç H, Yılmaz E. Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment. CPHS. 2025;6(3):116-122. doi:10.58208/cphs.1652180
Chicago
Kızıl Toğaç, Hülya, and Emel Yılmaz. 2025. “Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment”. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences 6 (3): 116-22. https://doi.org/10.58208/cphs.1652180.
EndNote
Kızıl Toğaç H, Yılmaz E (December 1, 2025) Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences 6 3 116–122.
IEEE
[1]H. Kızıl Toğaç and E. Yılmaz, “Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment”, CPHS, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 116–122, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.58208/cphs.1652180.
ISNAD
Kızıl Toğaç, Hülya - Yılmaz, Emel. “Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment”. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences 6/3 (December 1, 2025): 116-122. https://doi.org/10.58208/cphs.1652180.
JAMA
1.Kızıl Toğaç H, Yılmaz E. Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment. CPHS. 2025;6:116–122.
MLA
Kızıl Toğaç, Hülya, and Emel Yılmaz. “Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment”. Current Perspectives on Health Sciences, vol. 6, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 116-22, doi:10.58208/cphs.1652180.
Vancouver
1.Hülya Kızıl Toğaç, Emel Yılmaz. Surgical Glove Perforations, Risks, and Prevention Approaches in the Operating Room Environment. CPHS. 2025 Dec. 1;6(3):116-22. doi:10.58208/cphs.1652180