Chapter 2: Initial Setup and Operation - Operations
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Wand Mode Operation
The SmartWand may be used to scan patients for retained ClearCount sponges and towels at any point during
the surgery. Onscreen instructions guide the user on performing a patient scan. If the SmartWand detects a
retained item(s) in a patient, an audible alert is produced while the amber indicator on the wand flashes and
the screen displays the type and quantity found, as shown in
Figure 2-11
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The SmartWand performs best when passed over the patient in a slow, steady fashion, no faster than 0.2
m/second (approximately 7 inches/second). Maintain a distance of 2 to 3 inches above the patient. On a typical
patient, each scan pass should take approximately 5 seconds to complete.
Figure 2-11 Wand Mode Screen
Press WAND
When the SmartTag is detected
the patient marker will change to
green and any sponges found will
show up by type and quantity.