Setup for an Open Total Thyroidectomy (South College, Knoxville, TN)
Melissa Yearwood, AS-ST, CST
South College, Knoxville, TN

For every surgical procedure, a sterile, well-organized back table setup is needed to provide surgical efficiency and patient safety. This educational video demonstrates a setup for an open total thyroidectomy. This surgical procedure is performed to treat various conditions. The setup protocol provided here shows how to create the sterile field and position instruments and supplies to allow for quick access while maintaining sterility throughout the procedure.