Laparotomy Surgical Packs

Laparotomy Surgical Packs

Specifications:

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A Laparotomy Surgical Pack is a sterile, pre-packaged set of supplies used during a laparotomy, a surgical procedure involving an incision into the abdominal cavity. These packs contain essential items like drapes, gowns, towels, and various instruments to maintain a sterile field and facilitate the surgery. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Purpose:

Maintain Sterility:

The primary purpose is to create and maintain a sterile environment during the surgical procedure, minimizing the risk of infection.

Efficiency:

Pre-packaged packs streamline the surgical setup, saving time and reducing the chance of forgetting essential items.

Convenience:

They provide a complete set of necessary supplies in one convenient package, ensuring everything is readily available to the surgical team. 

Components:

While specific contents can vary between packs and manufacturers, a typical laparotomy pack includes: 

Drapes: A large laparotomy drape with a fenestration (opening) to isolate the surgical site, along with smaller utility drapes.

Gowns: Sterile gowns for the surgical team.

Towels: Hand towels for drying hands and prepping the surgical site.

Suture Bag: A bag for holding sutures.

Instrument Pad: A pad to organize and protect instruments on the Mayo stand.

Other: May also include items like Mayo stand covers, back table covers, and adhesive tape.

Examples of Specific Items:

Back Table Cover: Covers the Mayo stand, providing a sterile surface for instruments. 

Mayo Stand Cover: Covers the Mayo stand, keeping instruments sterile. 

Laparotomy T Drape: A large drape with a central opening for the surgical site. 

Utility Drapes: Smaller drapes used to create a sterile field around the incision site. 

Adson Forceps: Forceps with teeth for grasping and holding tissue. 

Bonney Forceps: Large, rat-tooth forceps for deep tissue. 

Debakey Forceps: Forceps with a smooth tip, used for grasping tissue and vessels. 

Packing Forceps: Long, smooth forceps used for packing tissue and organs. 

McIndoe Scissors: Scissors used for sharp dissection. 

Retractors: Instruments used to hold open the incision for better visualization. 

Suction: Used to remove fluids and debris from the surgical field.