780,000 Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually in U.S.
CDC estimates SSI with staph = 12 extra hospital days + over $27,000 in costs.
Current sterile glove donning requires care and skill to avoid contamination.
Open and closed techniques both often contaminate gown sleeves.
Stretching during donning increases puncture risk.
CDC estimates SSI with staph = 12 extra hospital days + over $27,000 in costs.
Current sterile glove donning requires care and skill to avoid contamination.
Open and closed techniques both often contaminate gown sleeves.
Stretching during donning increases puncture risk.