Surgical Education Learners Forum/Instrument/Pad, laparotomy

Group: Pad

Also called: abdominal packs; lap sponges; Laparotomy pads; laparotomy sponges

Alternatives: large gauze swabs; radiopaque abdominal sponges; surgical packs

Used for: Absorbs blood and protects or packs abdominal viscera.

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