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====== Double-gloving ====== | ====== Double-gloving ====== | ||
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The practice of wearing two pairs of surgical [[glove]]s, one over the other, during procedures—especially in high-risk surgeries—to provide additional protection against contamination and needlestick injuries. | The practice of wearing two pairs of surgical [[glove]]s, one over the other, during procedures—especially in high-risk surgeries—to provide additional protection against contamination and needlestick injuries. | ||
- | ✅ Benefits | + | ===== ✅ Benefits |
- | Reduces risk of surgical site infections | + | Reduces risk of [[surgical site infection]]s |
Protects healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogens (e.g. HIV, HBV, HCV). | Protects healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogens (e.g. HIV, HBV, HCV). |