Double gloving may help protect against electrosurgical injury.1
Electrosurgical procedures present unique risks to glove integrity due to thermal exposure and electrical currents, increasing the potential for microscopic glove damage. Understanding glove performance under these conditions is essential for selecting appropriate surgical gloves that maintain barrier protection during energy-based interventions.
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Reference:
1. AnsellCARES. Clinical bulletin: Electrosurgery and surgical gloves.
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