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Perineal Pad

Peri Pad · OB Pad · Sanitary Pad · Sanitary Napkin

A thick, soft absorbent pad shaped like a sanitary napkin, often with an adhesive strip on the back.

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What it does and what experienced techs know about it.

  • What it’s for

    absorptionub-ZORP-shunThe taking in of a substance, such as a drug or a nutrient, into the bloodstream.Full entry vaginal or perinealper-ih-NEE-ulHaving to do with the perineum, the area between the genitals and the anus.Full entry drainage after vaginal, perineal, hysteroscopic and other gynecologygy-nuh-KOL-uh-jeeThe branch of medicine that cares for the female reproductive organs and breasts.gynec/o woman-logy study ofFull entry and obstetric procedures. It is placed as the final dressing at the end of the case.

  • What experienced techs know

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3 sources
  1. Association of Surgical Technologists. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist. 4th ed. Chapter 10 (Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies), p. 284
  2. Goldman MA. Pocket Guide to the Operating Room. 3rd ed. Chapter 18 (Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery), p. 313
  3. Association of Surgical Technologists. Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist. 4th ed. Chapter 10 (Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies), p. 282

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