Setup for an Open Incisional Hernia Repair (Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN)
Heather Seib, BA, AAS, CST
Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN
Operating room preparation for an open incisional hernia repair requires careful planning to provide surgical efficiency and patient safety. This video serves as a learning resource for those, such as surgical technologists, who are responsible for setting up the OR before the start of a case. Topics covered include the arrangement of instrumentation, how to prepare for and complete an initial count before the surgery, and optimal placement of essential equipment and supplies. These back table setup methods enhance surgical workflow efficiency while maintaining sterility.
OR Setup for an Open Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh (South College, Knoxville, TN)
Shannon Morris, AS-ST, CST
South College, Knoxville, TN
Successful surgical treatment of incisional hernias after abdominal surgery depends in part on the creation and maintenance of the sterile field. Optimal arrangement of surgical instrumentation and organization of the sterile field are important elements that can impact surgical outcomes and patient safety. This educational video covers sterile field preparation, including back table and Mayo stand arrangement, preparation for the initial surgical count with a circulator, and mesh management. This setup shown here presents how to arrange forceps by type/usages, and establish specific zones for sharps. The initial surgical count includes all sponges, sharps, and instruments according to current surgical safety guidelines. The goal of this educational video is to demonstrate how surgical technologists create and maintain the sterile field and prepare for the initial surgical count to support efficient surgical operations and patient safety.
OR Setup for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (South College, Knoxville, TN)
Madison Campbell, AS-Ed, AS-ST, CST
South College, Knoxville, TN
The laparoscopic approach is widely regarded as the preferred surgical method for gallbladder removal procedures. The operating room setup for laparoscopic cholecystectomy follows established protocols that provide patient safety through the use of aseptic technique and AORN guidelines for surgical counts. These procedures form the foundation for successful surgery and are covered in this article.
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