Across
- 2. ___________ instrument counts due to an emergency require an xray before closing and should be documented.
- 4. _________ instruments for all procedures in which a body cavity is entered.
- 6. __________order of counts is the surgical field, mayo stand, back table, then off the field.
- 9. ___________ ALL intentionally retained items, including sponges, vessel loops (used for setons), etc.
- 10. Use only these type of items in a wound
- 14. The scrub and this person must be able to visualize the surgical items being counted
- 15. Sponge counts are ___________ on all surgical procedures that have sponges on the sterile table, even arthroscopy!
- 16. __________ incorrectly packaged sponges and DO NOT include them in the count
- 18. ____________ needle is the newest addition to our counts to keep our CSR staff safe!
- 19. Survey the room and ________ open countable items
Down
- 1. __________ means additional; manual counts are still required
- 3. Count ____________requires all team members to take immediate action to resolve.
- 5. Completely _________ each sponge when counting
- 6. __________ is our adjunct technology that is mandatory on every count.
- 7. Items are counted ________ and visually concurrently by the RN and the scrub
- 8. _____________ should be called for a STAT xray and the order should state WHAT is being looked for. Contact Internal Radiology at 216-593-1686 to pursue the reading of the xray in a timely fashion
- 9. __________should be withheld or kept in custom pack sealed package and isolated until the surgical wound is closed
- 11. Use of this allows the surgical team to view counts throughout the case
- 12. _____________ wound sweep should be done by surgeon before closing the wound.
- 13. Audibly communicate and _______ all radiopaque soft goods placed in the surgical wound on placement and removal
- 15. __________ distractions, noise, and interruptions during the surgical count
- 17. A retained surgical item is a __________ event.