Glove perforation in selected surgical procedures in a general hospital in La Habana, Cuba.

Background: Surgical glove perforation constitutes a risk for the maintenance of aseptic technique and the risk of surgical site infection and occupational exposure to blood borne infections for healthcare workers

Aim: To identify the frequency of glove perforation in selected surgical procedures.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out in the surgical unit of the Joaquin Albarrán Hospital (La Habana, Cuba) during the period September-December 2019. Gloves used by surgeons in major urgent or elective surgical procedures were collected and tested for perforations.