Do Surgical Personnel Really Need to Double-Glove?

Research on the protective effects of double gloving provides compelling evidence that surgical personnel should double-glove during all surgical procedures. Statistics on unreported injuries and conversion rates of HIV and hepatitis B indicate that change is difficult; however, research also suggests that objections to double-gloving can be overcome and a practice change implemented to ensure the safety of health care workers and patients alike. AORN J 89 (February 2009) 322-328. © AORN, Inc, 2009.