Setup for an Exploratory Laparotomy with Possible Splenectomy (South College, Knoxville, TN)
Chris Blevins, BS, AAS-ST, CST, FAST
South College, Knoxville, TN

The combination of an exploratory laparotomy with a possible splenectomy demands a quick and efficient back table and Mayo stand setup. This video demonstrates an efficient setup that includes placement of surgical instruments, sponges, hemostatic agents, and vascular clamps. The demonstrated setup techniques shown here provide surgical technologists with useful strategies to prepare for complex trauma cases.