Paper Gowns Over Cloth for SSI Prevention?

When it comes to surgical attire, paper gowns allow significantly less bacterial contamination than cloth gowns, according to research published in Annals of Surgery.

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Researchers performed a glove and gown study, in which surgical team members wearing either paper or cloth gowns were randomly assigned to change gloves or not change gloves one hour into an orthopedic procedure.

Read the full article on Becker’s Hospital Review.

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