Surgical Counts
X-Ray
Sponges
Universal Protocol
Miscellaneous
100

Done before the start of the procedure

What is the initial count
100

X-Ray is done when there are more than how many distinct procedures/surgical teams/permanent staff changes

What is 2

100

X-Ray detectable sponges in packs of 5

What are lap sponges

100

Done right before incision

What is the surgical time out

100

This type of needle is used for insufflation

What is a veress needle

200

Counts are recorded here

What is the whiteboard

200

This size of suture is not X-ray detectable

What is a 7.0 suture

200

This type of sponge is commonly used in ENT procedures

What is a throat pack

200

This step in the universal protocol takes place when the patient enters the room

What is a sign-in

200

A reference to what is needed in a procedure 

What is a preference card

300

Counted on procedures that enter a cavity or have a possibility of entering a cavity

What are instrument 

300
X-Ray is typically done when an intracavity procedure is longer than how many hours

what is 6 hours

300

This type of sponge is used in neuro procedures

What are neuro patties/cottonoids
300

This type of radiopaque site marking is typically used in urology procedures 

What are spots (L spot / R spot)

300

This drug is used to manage malignant hyperthermia

What is Dantrolene (or Ryanodex)

400

Done when closing fascia 

What is the first closing count

400

This type of X-Ray is done to search for missed surgical items

What is a flat plate

400

Also known as combat gauze

What is QuikClot

400

This legal documentation is referenced during a time out

What is a consent

400

This type of bed is generally used for IM nails

What is a Hana Table

500

Holds sponges no longer on the field

What are sponge counter bags

500

The professional who reviews the X-Ray for surgical items

What is a radiologist

500

Small, tightly rolled sponges used to control small bleeders

What are peanuts/kitners

500

A ____ is done to verify the final count

What is a surgical stop

500

this device uses water for wound debridement

What is a versajet