Gowning and gloving for all patient interactions may significantly reduce the contamination of healthcare workers’ clothes while they practice care, according to a study published in Infection Control ...

It's well known that the scrub uniforms worn by healthcare professionals, despite being laundered frequently, can become contaminated with pathogens, as can gowns and gloves worn to minimize exposure ...

Alex Franke has donned surgical gloves in the past. But the Washington State University medical student had never gone step-by-step through the process of gowning and gloving for a sterile operating ...

Dr Gregory Tchejeyan, a joint surgeon and sports medicine specialist, has explained the science behind the practice - and it's not just to avoid contamination. Ever wondered why surgeons are often ...

You've probably seen surgeons on TV walking into the operating theatre with their arms raised, but have you ever stopped to question why they do this? While it's natural to assume it's simply to ...

Health-care workers caring for infectious patients sometimes make mistakes when removing personal protective garments, resulting in contamination of clothes or equipment with antibiotic-resistant ...