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PUBLISHED: Setup for an Exploratory Laparotomy with Possible Splenectomy (Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN)

Setup for an Exploratory Laparotomy with Possible Splenectomy (Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN)
David Wiseman, AAS, CST
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN

Proper operating room setup for an exploratory laparotomy with possible splenectomy is critical for optimal surgical outcomes and patient safety. This educational video includes discussion of the proper draping sequence, warm irrigation, instrument organization, and preparation for the initial count with a circulator.