Raytec

Recommended Standard of Practice for Counts

postoperative packing; only non-Raytec sponges should be used. Use of counted sponges for packing can contribute to an inaccurate count and should not leave the OR with the patient. K. Miscellaneous items that will be used on and/or placed within the patient should have a radiopaque marker and be included in the count indicated as

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