Table 8.

Item utilization analysis for pediatric umbilical hernia repair from a 2012 surgical mission to the Dominican Republic

Most frequently used items for pediatric umbilical hernia repair
Material supply item	Quantity per case
18-gauge needle	1
22-gauge needle	2
25-gauge needle	1
10 ml sterile syringe	2
5 ml sterile syringe	1
3 ml sterile syringe	4
chlorhexidine applicator: 10.5 ml	1
sterile blue towels	4
latex-free laparotomy T-drape	1
#15 surgical blade	1
electrocautery scratch pad	1
electrocautery wand and holster	1
electrocautery return electrode	1
10-pack of radiograph-detectable gauze:    4 inches × 4 inches	1
8-pack of 0 braided polyester suture: 18 inches, on a MO-6 needle	1
3-0 vicryl suture: 27 inches, on a SH needle	1
4-0 monocryl monofilament suture: 27 inches, on a PS-1 needle	1
liquid skin adhesive (2-octyl cyanoacrylate)	1