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