Unnoticed Gloves Perforation

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Contamination; Catheterization

• Registration Number: NCT02299752
• Lead Sponsor: International Institute of Rescue Research and Education

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of glove perforation in cannulation of blood vessels (CBV) during resuscitation and compare perforation rates between single and double-gloves.

Detailed Description

Exposure to blood pathogens among medical staff is a serious problem that should be first and foremost prevented . The risk of acquiring a virus from one percutaneous needle stick is 0.3% to 0.4% for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 6% to 30% for hepatitis B (HBV), and 2.7% to 10% for hepatitis C (HCV). The prevention of blood-borne infections is particularly important during cases when emergency medical attention is needed. Emergency Response Personnel that work in this profession have taken medical rescue courses to prepare for situations of sudden health threats, hence the majority of procedures is associated with direct contact with body fluids of the patient.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2014-11
• Study Start: 2014-11
• Study First Submitted: 2014-11-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-11-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-11-20
• Study First Posted: 2014-11-24
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-24
• Primary Completion: 2014-12
• Study Completion: 2014-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• Give voluntary consent to participate in the study
• Medical profession (paramedics, nurses, physicians) or medical students (nurses, paramedics, physicians)

Exclusion Criteria

• Not meet the above criteria
• Wrist or low back diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
visible puncture	1 day	Checking gloves for visible damage in the course of cannulation during resuscitation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
WLT	1 day	Water leak test was used to checking unnoticed gloves damage

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

International Institute of Rescue Research and Education; 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Masovia, Poland