Tag Archives: Back table

Print Release, Surgical Technology

PUBLISHED: Setup for an Exploratory Laparotomy with Possible Splenectomy (South College, Knoxville, TN)

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.

Print Release, Surgical Technology

PUBLISHED: Setup for a C-Section (Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN)

Setup for a C-Section (Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN)
Heather Seib, BA, AAS, CST
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN

A planned cesarean section (C-section) involves two patients, maternal and newborn, so the operating room (OR) should be prepared and arranged to provide for their safety, and to optimize efficiency for the surgical team. The three essential components for effective perioperative care include creation and maintenance of the sterile field, instrument organization, and accurate surgical counts. This video presents an example of how to set up the back table and Mayo stand for a C-section, including a demonstration of how to perform the initial surgical count.