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Wearing two pairs of surgical gloves, as opposed to one pair, is considered to provide an added barrier, and further reduce the risk of cross-contamination. From a clinical perspective, double-gloving matters because:
Surgery poses an increased risk to blood-borne infections to HCWs if injured with a contaminated sharp1
Surgical gloves are recognized as effective barrier protection to minimize the risk of infections1
Gloves are prone to tears and perforations during use1
