ITEMS SUPPLIED BY SCRUB
ILLUSTRATION
PROCEDURE BY SURGEON
ILLUSTRATION
4.
4. Skin edges are approximated
4. Suture (per surgeon's
4.
(brought together) with
preference)
Adson forceps and
interrupted fine silk sutures
Needle holder (if curved
on a cutting needle are used
needle is used)
Adson tissue forceps
for skin closure.
Adson forceps
Straight Mayo scissors
Abdominal dressing
5. Not applicable
5.
5. Occasionally, retention
5. The final count is begun as
bridges will be used by the
soon as the surgeon begins to
surgeon.
close the skin. This final count
includes sponges, "sharps," and
instruments IAW local SOP.
MD0935
A-10