Tag Archives: Mayo Stand

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PUBLISHED: Setup for a Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy (Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY)

Setup for a Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy (Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY)
Gina Forsythe, CST
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY

Laparoscopic hemicolectomy has become the standard of care for the surgical management of various colonic pathologies. Proper instrument setup and systematic counting protocols are essential components of surgical safety and procedural efficiency. The setup protocol for laparoscopic hemicolectomy shown in this video is based on established guidelines for sterile technique and encompasses instrument arrangement, the initial count, and discussion of fluid management on the sterile field. The setup includes organized placement of laparoscopic instruments, trocars, sponges, sharps, and essential equipment. This setup promotes surgical safety, reduces procedural delays, and minimizes the risk of retained surgical items.

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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.

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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.