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Laparotomy Sponge

Lap Sponge · Lap · Lap Pad · Lap Tape · Abdominal Pad · Abdominal Compress · Laparotomy Pad

A large, flat pad of several layers of cotton gauze with a blue cotton loop sewn to one corner and a thread that shows on X-ray. Common sizes are 18 x 18 inch and 12 x 12 inch, packed in fives.

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  • What it’s for

    Used in major surgery where the abdomen or chest is opened, in large orthopedicor-thuh-PEE-dikHaving to do with the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons, and the branch of medicine that treats them.orth/o straightped/o child (the field began with straightening children's bones)-ic relating toFull entry cases and near large blood vessels. Lap sponges soak up blood and fluid and pad the blades of large retractorrih-TRAK-terA surgical instrument that holds back tissue or organs so the surgeon can see and reach the operative site.Full entry , and they are used to pack organs out of the way.

  • Lengths and variants

    18 x 18 inch and 12 x 12 inch are common, usually sterile in packs of five.

  • What experienced techs know

    What techs who reach for it every day know about it.Pro

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  1. Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 19 (Surgical Skills II: Intraoperative and Immediate Postoperative Period), p. 394-395
  2. medline.com
  3. pinnacle-care.com

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