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Donnie Brown and his amazing team put together a fabulous wedding for us this past March. While it was a small wedding, he put so much design effort into it that we were amazed when we opened the doors to the reception area. Our family and friends are still calling and commenting on the spectacular wedding event. Most importantly, we were actually able to enjoy our wedding. This would not have ever been possible without a team of people thinking of all those crazy little details and managing them with such professionalism, skill, and expertise. They thought of us, even when we didn't know to think of ourselves.
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I feel guilty about having only one child. What can I do?
Laurel says, "I'm a 39-year-old mother of a 13-month-old. I'm not sure if I want to have another baby, but I'm worried that my son will miss not having brothers and sisters. Is it unfair to my son to raise him as an only child? I love being a mom, but I have some health issues and had a hard time with postpartum depression. I'd have to stop taking one of my medications in order to get pregnant again. My husband hasn't brought this topic up, but everyone else seems to think we should try for another child. What should I do?"
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i'm 36 and an only child and honestly when you are growing up you don't know any difference. if you want your child to have companionship then make play dates and relax :) btw - i ended up for four kids and although i love it, it is hard to give them all the attention that I would like to. there are pros and cons to every situation and there is not one 'right' way.posted 06/24/2008 by LBFreas
These comments have really helped me realized that not everyone in the worls sees it as a crime to just to have one child. Me and my husband are only 23 and we have 2 year old daughter, and I was diagnosed with epilepsy about 4 months ago and had to start taking meds for it, which ups the chances of bith defects if I have another baby. We were planning on 2 when we started our family, but since my siezures started we decided that one is enough for us, and when I think about it now especially after reading these comments I think I may have stopped at one anyways. We are very content with our little miracle we were blessed with, I think it is a very poor reason to have another child just to give your child a playmate, Aurora already has lots of friends as we live in a very family oriented neighbourhood and she will have lots of cousins, and plenty of family friends. As long as you are happy with your decision then don't let anyone tell you what to do! Thanks for all the great answers!posted 06/16/2008 by rory'smom06
Here's a thought to those whose kids play with cousins: to have cousins to play with your grandchildren will need at least one parent that isn't an only child. I was just thinking about that because I don't have cousins my age. I say do what you and your husband think is right and politely tell everyone else that that is a decision for you and your spouse, thank you.posted 06/09/2008 by shira11
I think what the majority of people posting here are forgetting is that bringing precious spirits into your home is a very personal decision between you, your spouse, and God. Rather than making your decision completely based on materialistic things, take the issue prayerfully to the Lord and ask him if he has any more children meant for your family. I would hate to think I cut my family short because I didn't want to inconvenience myself, only to find in the next life that another son or daughter was meant to come to my family, but was not permitted to because of my decisions. This doesn't mean that every family has to have more than one child, but the decision should include prayerfully seeking that answer from the Lord. Some parents are endowed with that special gift of limitless patience and love and can be thrilled to have 4-10 kids, others (such as myself) have to work harder at that. I always thought I wanted a big family, but I struggle emotionally with the two kids I have.posted 06/09/2008 by audragayle
Maybe the "guilt" you're feeling is your "instinct" that having another is the right thing. I have five kids and didn't have postpartum depression with all of them, so don't let that stop you. Each pregnancy - and child - is so different; it'd be sad to rule out another wonderful addition to your family based on your first experience. I have an entire list of health problems but in the big scheme of things, raising children is such a small part of one's life that I feel it's worth the sacrifice. Do you have siblings? How would you feel if you didn't have anyone in the world to have grown up with? Your son will always look at other families with more kids and probably feel a bit lonely. Good luck with your decision!posted 05/21/2008 by djljej
I am an only child, but I was never allowed to play the spoiled part. I did feel lonely at times, but those times encouraged me to use my imagination. Don't be pressured into having another child if you are not feeling led to do so. Simply tell those people that this is a decision you and your hubby need to make, not an unsolicted advice giver. For the record though, I am pregnant with # 3. But this was our family's decision.posted 05/17/2008 by amberleigh9880
I am a 26 year old mom of a 15 month old son, named Gavin. I am currently expecing twins. The twins are due in August. Personally, I don`t want my son to be an only child, which is why me and my husband tried a second time. But I would never try to make fun of someone, or put someone down because of a decision they made. I mean, why does it bother these people so much that you only want one kid? just ignore them. It`s your life, your body, and your decision.posted 05/11/2008 by zbabymama
I think that thats horrible thing to say to any parent who has one child. I sometimes miss it when it was just my son and i im now on my third child and totally think my children are gods gift to my life and that there wonderful most parents feel that way regardless of how many children that they have, my husband begged me to have another baby and i wasnt sure about having him but now i wish i had had him sooner i also had postpartum with my first child and it almost killed me i havent had to take any meds since that time period having my son i knew what to expect and knew how to care for my new baby the second time around has been really simple not always easy but simple.posted 05/10/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
People tend to think that couples with one child are selfish. I think the word selfish just does not apply and is so far from the truth. The decision to have a child, no matter how many, is a very unselfish act. Let's apply the word selfish where it really belongs: to people who CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN, PERIOD.posted 03/25/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
I have five siblings who are all competitive with each other for my parent's attention and approval. My mom calls me by the wrong name half the time. My parents play favourites. My mom cannot be there for me for something because she promised another sibling she'd do something for them the same day. My siblings go out with their friends more than me. They go to dinners, trips etc. with their friends but would never even dream of asking their own sister. I regret not having as close a relationship with my mother because she is split in so many directions. With four other sisters, everybody fights over her and maybe she likes that. I think someone who is needy wants many children. I am not needy. My child will always have my undivided attention. I will never have an excuse not to be there for him. I will always remember his name. He will never have siblings putting him down or competing with him for my attention. Because I come from a large family, I chose to have a small one for myself.posted 03/25/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
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Another fantastic tour through Viator and again very lucky to have Dimitra the Tour Guide for a third time!! Athens, while not being the prettiest city makes up for it with it's amazing and fascinating history!!! You'll get to see where the first Modern Olympics was held, the Temple of Zeus and one of the most amazing places you'll ever see The Parthenon perched perfectly atop the Acropolis!!! You will not be disappointed by this or any of the other tours!!!!!!!
Great tour for the price. We visited the Acropolis and Parthenon, toured the museum, learned a lot about the history. At end of tour, we were able to stay in Plaka and tour shops, eat and take in more sites. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave good history.
Got of to a late start because the lady wanted to wait on people who never showed, nice of her but was wondering what was going on. She new her stuff though and was a really nice lady.
Really good history lesson with this tour
Great tour. I seemingly saw everything there was to see in the heart of Athens.
Knowledgible guide who spoke clear English was great.
Nice trip very informative ton Greek ancient culture, highly recommended
This was a great tour, the guide was very informative and made all the difference to the experience of seeing so much and understanding how it all fits together - amazing history, brought to life!
The museum was fantastic, a must do. One of the best museums we have ever seen. Without the guide we would have missed out on so much and especially the significance of its design and position in relation to the acropolis. Worth the money and saves you time.
Great tour- very efficient- hits all the highlights. The guide was great, and knowledgeable. Prepare to walk up to the acropolis, so if you have issues with climbing steep pathways, you may have an issue as the Acropolis is obivously the main attraction. This is just a side note- the buses can only go so far- it has nothing to do with the quality of the tour. I would recommend this tour to others who are in Athens for a limited time and want a great overview of the monuments and Greek mythology.
Highly recommended tour. Our guide and driver were very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly and it was time and money well spent. Looking forward to our next tour with Viator!
Love, love, loved it! Our guide Ekaterini, was simply delightful....very knowledgeable, with an engaging personality! She was always aware of the needs of the group. The Acropolis was breathtaking! The view of the city, amazing! Panathenian Stadium was exciting to see! I was in awe at the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus with those beautiful columns standing so tall. The tour bus was prompt on pick-up and extremely comfortable. We did a lot of walking, of course, but not at a fast pace. Plenty of time for pictures!! Athens is a memory now that I will treasure being able to experience.
This tour was awesome. The tour guide was great!! Learned so much. Since I am 65, I worked out and trained to do the climbing and walking on the tours and trip in general. It was a good thing!! Greece is not handicapped friendly. I am not being critical because I loved it. People do need to know that walking and climbing are apart of the tours. The heat is also a factor. I didn't turn on my air at home unless we were having company. This tour was my favorite. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The buses you are very comfortable!
So glad we managed this tour. Despite the strikes the guide managed to time the trip perfectly and we still managed to get everything in perfectly. Even the walk back into town as the bus wasn't allowed to enter the city led us to an interesting part of the city and we managed to enjoy Athen even more.
Excellent tour. Tour guide was wonderful and we couldn't ask for a better day. Thank you!
This tour was short and sweet. The guide was friendly and managed to help us see so much in a short amount of time without feeling rushed.
Excellent tour. Pickup arrangements in rush hour went very smoothly, tour guide excellent and easy to understand, and the sights are breath-taking. The Acropolis Museum is a must-do add-on to this tour and well worthwhile. No complaints whatsoever.
This was a brilliant tour and our guide, Joy, was wonderful. It was well-paced and so informative as to the history and significance of the locations we visited. The Acropolis was magnificent, as was the new Acropolis Museum we visited afterwards. Our guide was fabulous to direct people to their preferred destinations following the tour and we would recommend this without hesistation for anyone short on time in Athens.
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Worth every penny! I would have not gotten half as much out of Athens without this tour!
A great way to see the city of Athens and its can't miss attractions. By taking advantage of this tour, one really can see the highlights the city of Athens has to offer in a day. Very knowledgeable guide who offered a lot of local insight and current affairs into our tour. Being atop the Acropolis and standing outside the Olympic Stadium are a couple of things I will always remember!
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My husband and I were very impressed with this tour. The group size was perfect, allowing you to hear everything the tour guide discussed and ask questions. Our tour guide, Joy was amazing. She is very knowledgeable in the history of Athens, I wanted to hear more and more! She made the tour even more enjoyable. The Acropolis was breathtaking. We were highly satisfied with this tour! Thank you Joy from CHAT tours, you were so great!!!!
We were vwery hapy to have booked this tour. It gave us a nice idea about the city, the Acropolis and the Musseum.
The tour guide was very good.
You can't go to Athens and not get a tour of the Acropolis. Sure you can do it on your own but its so much better to have a knowledgeable and friendly person taking you through the Acropolis and its awesome museum and really explaining things in detail. Our guide was super friendly and excited to answer our questions and dig deeper into Ancient Greece and all of her wonders and history. She took us to the Panathenaic Stadium first and a short tour around the inner section of Athens, then we went up to the Acropolis and spent plenty of time there to get a good history of the site and take plenty of photos with the amazing views on top of the rock. We ended the tour in the Acropolis Museum which was spectacular and much better having someone explain what we were looking at in great deal. I couldn't recommend this tour more highly for people visiting Athens.
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This was worth it- I would do it again. Tour guide was great.
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... I've never found a 4x5 enlarger from the period so I'm limited to contact prints, but I can live with that. ...
Is the Omega D-2 (or II, not sure which it is without looking at it again) of that era? If so, let me know if you have any interest in one.
p.s. I think I recently read that the Lane Victory is on vacation in England. Not sure if that info was accurate or not.


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I Agree. No enthusiasm...She's probably thinking to herself, "OKay--Hurry up and Fuck me and get it over with."
wheres the ending??
loved the part, when not have seen her face
Why the guy HIDING HIS FACE...? That's BS! May he's married?..does the girl knows she is bring filmed!?!
He groans more than she does!
She looks like Imhotep from the mummy returns, lol
ok this one sucks, she looks soo bored
why don't we ever see the guy's face ? thats bullshit
all the girls are acting! sex is boring!
I thought she was totally into it. No acting, just great amateur video...
she seems to bored....
q ok
she does look like olivia munn HOT
She is so bored! Like "hurry up and cum already".
she does look like marian rivera
This is hilarious because she is obviously so bad at sex, look at the last scene, she can't even ride a cock
boring!! she's so boring!
i really felt bad for her
she kinda looks like olivia munn no?
She looks bored
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1/15/13 2:27 PM by Stan Dan Wang
Bisping has fulfilled his potential. this is as good as he will ever be.
1/15/13 4:56 AM by Atkinson
If he even gets a title bout the only way he wins if Anderson slips on a banana peel and KO's himself
1/15/13 1:53 AM by Anderson Emelianenko GOAT
"I'm destined to get blitzkrieged by Victor Gracie"
1/15/13 1:49 AM by ausgepicht
Crazy, eh? Maybe he's hoping Anderson and the entire top ten middleweights all die at once in a plane crash or something.
1/15/13 1:25 AM by FedorEmilioEstevez
Does he mean in the UFC?
1/15/13 12:14 AM by ausgepicht
VTFU for that poetry. You nailed it.
1/15/13 12:07 AM by BendosBaptisedBitch
Bisping is the kickboxing version of a wet blanket. not even sure what it is. His technique isnt that tight but its not the sloppiest either. best i can come up with is he doesnt commit/ sit down on his shots. its all 80% cause he so anxious to avoid counters. and thats 80% of a guy already not blessed with heavy hands. though im not sure i believe in that theory 100%. i dont see why with the proper technique, individuals at comparable weight with comparable musculature shouldnt have equal potential for power. overly defensive striking/ super stick and move annoys me as much as LnP.
1/15/13 12:07 AM by Enemies
Bisping currently researching new planets to move to.
1/14/13 11:54 PM by Stan Dan Wang
or any other weight.or any other time.
1/14/13 11:49 PM by Jaybrone
So is Anderson retiring sooner than we thought? Otherwise no one is going to be champ at 185.


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Great comp and FG detail, well captured
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I think I prefer this version to the landscape one Katy, Maybe just a few too many fg rocks but I like the use of the larger one bottom right to anchor the shot. I like how the light is catching the edge of the rocks and lighthouse. The mountains layered in the bg and the sky colour too make for an effective shot. There's a few dust spots top right but that's easily sorted - well done!
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Nice light & details in a well composed image!
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Some lovely light though Kate. I actually like the composition. Perhaps getting right down onto the ground would have made things a wee bitty more dramatic but It is a lovely shot.
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HI I agree that this is better, but I still think you could have got a biity closer to the lighthouse.
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I actually prefer the landscape version as it had the better composition
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Hiya, Me again
I liked the Landscape format one better KT and only because of the same niggle, the middle ground is a tad to dark, the lighting is great on here and I think this image could be improved with a bit of work (now you know better than to ask me how lol ) and it will work a lot better.
Hope you understand all my ramblings KT. I love the images and compositions themselves and Im betting they look different on your screen (well mine always seem to lol )
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Happy RC!!!
This lighthouse seems to be a very popular choice. Very quaint image.
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Great exposure.
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Lovely lighting Katy well done
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A well composed shot ..Again the colours work well in this one.
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Excellent compisition and lighting
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Well you spotted the biggest issue yeah there are a few too many rocks, makes the image very dark and bottom heavy. If the rocks had much more variation in size shape and form, it could work. As it stands they are quite heavy and dark despite the light hitting them.
There is a line of rocks just below the sweep of the hill. Getting in close to them may of worked as thy are a bit more varied in size.
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The surgical count plays a vital role in enabling the perioperative practitioner to enhance the surgical patient's safety.
Surgical items, such as instruments, swabs and sharps used by the surgical team to perform invasive procedures, are foreign bodies to the patient and must be accounted for at all times to prevent retention and injury to the patient (Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), 2007; Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), 2006; Rothrock, 2002).
The surgical count must be undertaken by a scrub practitioner and a circulating practitioner, one of which must be a registered member of the perioperative team (registered nurse or operating department practitioner (ODP)). The count should not be completed between two circulators or two scrub practitioners (Rationale 1).
The scrub practitioner must take the lead for carrying out the surgical counts. This must be done in a systematic manner involving the circulating practitioner. Both members must count audibly and in unison with each other to acknowledge the items (Rationale 2).
A surgical count must be performed for all clinically invasive procedures and recorded instantly. This documentation must be filed into the patient's care record before leaving the theatre environment.
The theatre environment should have a dry-wipe white board, which is pre-printed and displays all the significant items used. The board must be a permanent fixture within the theatre and be visible and accessible to every team member.
An initial full surgical count must be completed prior to the surgery commencing (Rationale 3).
A second count must occur before the closure of a cavity or a cavity within a cavity (Rationale 4).
A final count must occur at the commencement of the closure of the skin or at the end of the procedure. In cases involving surgery within a natural cavity (for example: mouth, vagina, anus), a final count must be performed at the commencement of the closure of the wound with a further consolidation count at the end of the procedure prior to the scrub trolley being removed from the surgical field (Rationale 5).
On completion of the final count, the scrub practitioner must communicate to the operating surgeon that the cavity/final surgical count is correct and that all items are accounted for. The operating surgeon should also verbally acknowledge the fact that he/she has heard the scrub practitioner (Rationale 6).
If during the surgery the scrub practitioner needs to be replaced, a full surgical count must be undertaken and documented within the patient's care record and the theatre register.
When a surgical count is taking place there should be no interruptions. Once a count has been started it should be completed. If interrupted, the count should resume at the last recorded item.
Additional items required during the surgery must be counted when given onto the sterile field and recorded on the dry-wipe white board (Rationale 7).
The instrument check lists should be available and provide an accurate record of the instruments on the set. This should be used to check the instruments at the beginning and end of every case.
The instruments should be counted in an audible, organised style, which usually follows the pre-printed check list. The circulating practitioner can then use the check list to document that instruments are correct and complete the tracking documentation.
Instruments that come with screws, removable parts or are disassembled into their component parts must be checked and accounted for.
Instruments should be counted before they are separated and organised by the scrub nurse, for example setting up of a mayo table (Rationale 8).
Any instruments that are found to be damaged or not working must be removed from use and labelled for repair.
Staff involved in the surgical counts must be able to recognise and identify the instruments they are counting.
If an instrument tray is incorrect when doing the initial count, it should be either be removed and a new one opened or continue to be used if the scrub practitioner is satisfied that the instrumentation required for the procedure is present. However, in both circumstances, the missing instrument must be documented on the instrument check list and sterile services informed.
If any supplementary instruments are opened then the packets must be retained with the instrument checklists for reference during cavity and the final counts.
All swabs, including mastoids, pledgets, neurosurgical patties and packs, must have an X-ray detectable marker throughout the width of it for all invasive procedures (Rationale 9).
All swabs, including mastoids, pledgets, neuro patties and packs must be counted in the numbers they are packed in eg swabs in bundles of five and neuro patties in bundles of 10. This includes cotton wool balls that are used for ear, nose and throat surgery (Rationale 10).
If there is a package containing less or more than the number that should be there, they are to be collected, bagged, labelled and passed off to the circulating practitioner. These swabs must then be removed from the theatre (Rationale 11).
Any tags or bands holding the swabs together should be removed and the items separated and counted (Rationale 12). The tags should be retained by the scrub practitioner as a means of checking the amount of swabs later if there are any discrepancies.
The recommended sequence for counting swabs is from large to small, ie 6x4s, mastoids, pledgets and from the patient out ie swabs at the surgical field, trolley and in the bowl stand/bucket.
The integrity of the X-ray marker must checked when the items are being counted.
The integrity of swabs with tapes, eg abdominal packs, must be checked when items are being counted (Rationale 13).
Swabs should be left in full view of the surgeon carrying out the procedure at all times (Rationale 14).
Used items should be counted off the sterile field in the number they were counted in originally eg swabs in five and neuro patties in 10, as soon as possible. This should be done by counting the items with the circulator and put in a clear plastic bag.
The circulating practitioner holding the bag should be wearing gloves and secure the bag once all swabs are in it (Rationale 15).
If using different types of swabs the bag should be labelled with the size of swab inside.
If an item is dropped at any time during the invasive procedure, it should be collected by the circulating practitioner and the scrub practitioner must be notified. It must then be placed in an appropriate area, away from the sterile field, but not out of the theatre environment.
Swabs must not be altered in size (except cottonoid swabs for neurosurgical procedures - see below)(Rationale 16).
Only cottonoid swabs may be cut into five appropriately sized pieces when used for neurosurgical procedures (Rationale 17 and 18).
Swabs retained in the wound to act as packs intraoperatively must be documented on the wipe board designated for the surgical count (Rationale 19).
The wipe board must contain the following information:
clearly defined as "swab(s) in the wound/cavity"
size of swabs in situ
number of swabs in situ
When swabs are removed from the wound/cavity, the scrub practioner must show the swabs to the circulating practioner to both acknowledge the items.
The circulating practioner must document the swabs removed on the wipe board but not erase the entry (Rationale 19).
Swabs should not be opened and then have the X-ray marker removed and used as dressings (Rationale 20).
Dressing gauze without an X-ray detector strip should be used for wounds that require gauze dressings and should be opened at the closure of skin (Rationale 21 and Rationale 22).
Sharps and other items
Hypodermics, blades and sutures should be counted and recorded before the invasive procedure starts. These should be collectively counted and added to the wipe board (Rationale 23).
Any extra sharps that are given during the surgery should be individually counted and added to the wipe board, according to the number on the packet and a running total of the amount of the sharp item recorded. Suture packets should be retained and used for repeat counting.
If at any point during the surgery a sharp breaks, the scrub practitioner must be aware of it and have all the pieces returned for correct disposal onto the sharps pad. All pieces must be accounted for at the end of the procedure.
If surgical nylon tapes or silicone vessel 'loops' are cut for the purposes of the procedure being carried out, they must be documented on the wipe board designated for surgical counts and all pieces accounted for when subsequent counts are carried out (Rationale 24).
Count discrepancy
If at any point during an invasive procedure the surgical count is incorrect, the surgeon must be notified, another count carried out and a thorough search of the surgical field and surrounding area started.
If the missing item(s) are not recovered after a re-count and the search has been completed, the patient must have a plain film X-ray taken of the operative site before leaving the theatre complex (Rationale 25).
If the missing item(s) are microscopic needles of 7/0 gauge and below (8/0, 9/0 etc.), and there is a potential for them not to show up on an X-ray this will need to be documented on the patient's care record, the theatre register and an incident form completed. This is the only time a surgeon can use their discretion as to whether to X-ray for the item(s).
If there are any concerns regarding the locating of missing item(s) the theatre co-ordinator or theatre manager should be contacted in hours and the CSP out of hours.
All missing item(s) must be documented on the patient's care record, the theatre register and a Trust incident report completed. The type of missing item(s) and the action taken must be included in the report.
The only exception to this procedure not being carried out is if the patient is deemed too unstable.
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Swabs that are to remain in situ for wound packing must be documented in both the intraoperative care plan and the theatre register.
All items used for the surgical procedure are to remain within the theatre environment until the surgery is finished and the final count completed. This includes all clinical and non-clinical waste products and theatre laundry.
If the patient requires urethral catheterisation at any point, only dressing gauze must be used not x-ray detectable swabs (Rationale 27).
At all times during the surgical procedure, the scrub practitioner must be aware of his/her swabs, sharps and instruments. It is recommended that neatness should be encouraged so to ensure that only essential items are used for the procedure.
Rationale 1: To lessen the risk of an inaccurate count being undertaken.
Rationale 2: Concurrent verification of counts by two individuals lessens the risk of inaccurate counts.
Rationale 3: To establish a baseline referance for all subsequent counts.
Rationale 4: To identify any retained items prior to closing the cavity.
Rationale 5: To identify all items counted at the start of the procedure are present.
Rationale 6: To facilitate good communication and avoid any misunderstanding.
Rationale 7: Accurate accounting for items throughout the surgical procedure reduces the risk of retaining an item in the wound.
Rationale 8: This is to prevent forgetting to count an item that has been separated into two locations.
Rationale 9: Radiopaque indicators facilitate locating an item presumed lost or retained in a body cavity when a descrepancy occurs.
Rationale 10: A standardised counting procedure reduces error during the counting of swabs.
Rationale 11: Containing and isolating incorrectly packaged swabs helps to reduce the potential for error in subsequent counts.
Rationale 12: To ensure all swabs including the x-ray detectable strip are seen by both practitioners while a count is undertaken, and any descrepancies identified.
Rationale 13: To ensure the tape will not detatch.
Rationale 14: To avoid a swab being retained in the wound inadvertantly.
Rationale 15: To prevent personel exposure to potentially infectious material.
Rationale 16: Altering a swab invalidates subsequent counts and increases the risk of a portion being retained in the wound.
Rationale 17: Cottonoid swabs contain and impregnated x-ray detectable strip which is not removable.
Rationale 18: A standardised counting procedure reduces error during the counting of swabs.
Rationale 19: To facilitate good communication and avoid any misunderstanding that may lead to an inaccurate swab count or a swab being retained in the cavity.
Rationale 20: Altering a swab invalidates subsequent counts and increases the risk of a portion being retained in the wound.
Rationale 21: To prevent any confusion if a count descrepancy occurs.
Rationale 22: To prevent dressing guaze being inavertantly retained in a wound with no method of detection.
Rationale 23: To prevent retaining a foriegn body in the wound.
Rationale 24: To facilitate good communication and avoid any misunderstanding that may lead to an inaccurate count or an item being retained in the wound.
Rationale 25: To inspect the wound/cavity for retained item(s).
Rationale 26: For traceability purposes in the event of a manufacturer/Medicine Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) alert being issued.
Rationale 27: To avoid an inaccurate count if a descrepancy occurs.
Reference 1:
Association of Perioperative Practice (AfPP) (2007) Swab,instrument and needle counts: Managing the risk Association of Perioperative PracticeIn: Standards and recommendations for safe practice. Harrogate, AfPP
Reference 2:
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) (2006) Recommended practices for sponge, sharp and instrument counts AORN In: AORN standards, recommended practices and guidelines. Denver, AORN
Reference 3:
Rothrock J (2002) p.36-37 Rothrock J In: Alexander's care of the patient in surgery. London, Mosby


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Aulden "Roy" Deskins, 69, of Independence, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home.
He was known by his friends and family as Roy. Born November 22, 1943, in Rumble, West Virginia, to Carlos Otto Deskins and Alice Susan (Mitchell) Deskins. He moved to Independence in 1963 and lived here until he moved to Kentucky in 2000 and returned back to Independence in 2009. He had worked as a Lead Man for AGCO Corp for 35 years and retired when the plant closed.
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