Abstract
Finger rings increase surface bacterial counts. Although scrubbing reduces these (P=0.05), there are more bacteria under rings than on adjacent skin or the opposite hand. If rings are removed before scrubbing, bacterial counts are reduced but remain higher than on adjacent skin or the opposite hand. Ideally, finger rings should not be worn by theatre staff. However, if they are, they should be removed prior to scrubbing for surgical operations.
| Translated title of the contribution | Should finger rings be removed prior to scrubbing for theatre? |
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| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 450 - 452 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Hospital Infection |
| Volume | 62 (4) |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2006 |