front 1 draping of extremity is done while double-gloved | back 1 recommended removal of outer gloves and reglove |
front 2 allis clamp repositioned securing suction | back 2 pass off perforating clamp and cover with impermeable drape; nonperforating clamp is recommended |
front 3 while anesthesia is taking drape, surgical technologist's right glove is touched | back 3 remove contaminated right glove and reglove |
front 4 hole noted in sterile drape while opening drape | back 4 cover hole with impermeable towel/ drape |
front 5 opening of legging misses foot and touches stirrup | back 5 replace drape; it is contaminated |
front 6 drape is upside down- feet and arm boards exposed | back 6 ask for half sheets to cover exposed areas |
front 7 hole in glove from ESU pencil as you handle it | back 7 pass off item, have circulator remove glove, reglove |
front 8 small foreign body/ hair noted on drape | back 8 remove with hemostat, pass hemostat to circulator, cover area |
front 9 surgeon's sleeve touches IV pole | back 9 ask for sterile sleeve cover or assist in reglove/ regown |