These hemostatic devices date back to a period in time when they consisted of a product that was harvested from the ocean.They continue to be used today in every surgical procedure where a considerable amount of bleeding may be encountered and are still made of a natural product,but not from the ocean.Select the appropriate hemostatic device that fits this description.

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Surgical sponges are used to affect hemostasis via direct pressure,absorb intraoperative blood loss and drainage,act as aids to blunt dissection,pack the viscera from the field,and keep areas of the wound moist.Laparotomy sponges (also referred to as "laps," "lap pads," or "tapes")are either square or oblong and have a loop of colored twill tape with a radiopaque marker sewn to one corner.Used for major surgical procedures with large incisions,laparotomy sponges are presented to the surgeon either moist or dry.

These Hemostatic Devices Date Back to a Period in Time