total abdominal hysterectomy TAH pref card
prep and parameters for tah
betadine, xyphoid to pubis tableside to tableside
what kind of suture is used for a tah (8)
1 vicryl CT-1 pops (ligaments), 2-0 chromic ties (ligaments), 2-0 Chromic SH (vaginal cuff), 1 PDS TP (peritoneum), 2-0 Vicryl CT-1 (fascia), 3-0 Vicryl SH (subcu), 4-0 monocryl ps-2 (skin), 2-0 nylon FS (drain)
drapes for a tah
4 towels, c section drape
supplies for tah (5)
abdominal pack, long bovie tip, harmonic scalpel with generator, jp drain with reservoir, foley
instruments for a tah (9)
abdominal soft tissue and retractor trays, Balfour retractor, zeppelin clamps, Heany clamps, heavy Ballentine clamps, Jorgenson scissors, long #3 handle, sponge stick, poole suction tip
what dressings are used for a tah
benzoin, steri strips, 4x4, ABD, tape
why may a tah be done
cancer, uterine prolapse
medication/ irrigation/ hemostatic agents for a tah
sterile saline
position for a tah
supine, arms on armboards, seatbelt, bair hugger, SCDs, donut under the head, pillow under the legs, all bony prominences padded
