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Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 2/2015

01-06-2015 | Technical Note

Surgical Gown's Cuff Modification to Prevent Surgical Contamination

Authors: M. Fernández, J. L. Del Castillo, M. J. Nieto

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

The gown-glove interface is the weakest point in the barrier system of gown and glove protection for the surgeon. We are herein presenting an easy modification in the cuff of the gown that increases the security of the gown-glove interface.
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Metadata
Title
Surgical Gown's Cuff Modification to Prevent Surgical Contamination
Authors
M. Fernández
J. L. Del Castillo
M. J. Nieto
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-013-0607-3

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