Chapter 2: Initial Setup and Operation - Operations
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Operations
Count Mode Operation
Count Mode is the primary mode of operation for the SmartSponge System. It is used for scanning sponges
into and out of the case during surgery. The SmartSponge System remains in Count Mode for the majority of
the surgery (unless switched by the user), until it is complete and the sponge count has been reconciled. This
mode consists of two available functions; Scanning In and Counting Out (appears on the mode of operation
line of the display in the top right). These functions of Count Mode are cycled by the first Function Control
button which changes from
SCAN IN
to
BACK
. While in the Count Mode, the display is continually
updating the number of sponges scanned into and out of the case by either the In-Scan Tray or Count Out
Bucket, depending on the mode selected. To enter Count Mode, press the ON button while in the Standby
Mode.
From the Count Mode screen, shown in
Figure 2-5
, you can:
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Press
SCAN IN
to scan sponges and towels into the surgery. (In-Scan Tray active)
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Press
BACK
to return to Counting Out Mode to discard used items. (Count Out Bucket active)
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Press
END
to display the Final Report Screen.
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Press
WAND
to activate the SmartWand and perform a patient scan.
