Obtains instruments from flash autoclave if necessary. Performs counts with circulator. B. Preincisional Completes the final preparation of sterile field. During the Procedure Maintains orderly sterile field. Maintains internal count of sponges, needles and instruments.
Verifies tissue specimen with surgeon, and passes off to circulator.
D. Closing Phase Counts with circulator at proper intervals. Organizes closing suture and dressings. Begins clean-up of used instruments. Applies sterile dressings. Prepares for terminal cleaning of instruments and nondisposable supplies.