Matching: Passing Techniques
Analyze the passing techniques described in the textbook, and match the passing technique with the situation.
Item to be passed
Technique for passing
Ray-Tec/lap sponges
A. Moist laps or sponges used for packing inside
General rule for passing all items patient
Scalpel passed in neutral zone
B. Aligned with the curve of the surgeon's hand/
As passed to surgeon, counted fingers
Curved instruments
C. Pencil style; be sure to remove hand from danger area up and way from blade
Laparoscopic/endoscopic instruments
D. Draped behind hand to prevent surgeon grasping
Suture passing, control of strand strand
Ringed instruments
E. Do not obstruct surgeon's view of operative site
Needle holder
Scalpel passed to surgeon's hand
F. Held by box lock; passed into palm to elicit grasp reflex
G. Either surgeon or surgical technologist hand is in the area, not both; observe cautiously
H. Pass unfolded or lay open on field for surgeon use
I. Guide tip into port after passage of handle
J. Pass; needle tip up and same side as surgeon's thumb
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Technique for passing
Item to be passed 1. Ray-Tec/lap sponges 2. General rule for passing all items 3. Scalpel passed in neutral zone 4. As passed to surgeon, counted 5. Curved instruments 6. Laparoscopic/endoscopic instruments 7. Suture passing, control of strand 8.Ringed instruments 9.Needle holder 10. Scalpel passed to surgeon's hand
patient
B. Aligned with the curve of the surgeon's hand/ fingers C. Pencil style; be sure to remove hand from danger area up and way from blade D. Draped behind hand to prevent surgeon grasping strand E. Do not obstruct surgeon's view of operative site F. Held by box lock; passed into palm to elicit grasp reflex G. Either surgeon or surgical technologist hand is in the area, not both; observe cautiously H. Pass unfolded or lay open on field for surgeon use I. Guide tip into port after passage of handle J. Pass; needle tip up and same side as surgeon's thumb