Title: Perform intraoperative surgical counts.
Course: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II) > Section: Demonstrating Intraoperative Procedures

Performing intraoperative surgical counts should involve counting instruments and supplies during the operation as they are added to the sterile field and at other points during the operation, as applicable.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why might the intraoperative surgical count be different from the preoperative surgical count?
- Why is it important to track the number of instruments and supplies throughout the intraoperative phase?