: If the count is "off," a mobile X-ray (C-arm) is brought into the operating room to scan the surgical site before the patient is closed.
The presence of a sponge on a post-operative X-ray is considered a "never event" in healthcare—a serious, preventable medical error. Xray that includes sponges
: Over time, the sponge may appear as a "whirled" or reticular pattern due to the physical structure of the gauze fibers. : If the count is "off," a mobile