The surgical table is a type of specialized table used in the operating room to position the patient during a surgical procedure. They consist of a main platform, on which the patient can sit or lie down and which can be divided into several sections, and a central base that allows the height and inclination of the table to be adjusted.
How does a surgical table work?
Surgical tables use a power source to make various adjustments, such as table height or tilt. We can find: electric operating tables and hydraulic operating tables.
What technologies can a surgical table have?
The height and inclination of the table sections are usually adjustable for greater comfort of the surgeon when it comes to intervening. In addition, the table supports a multitude of accessories to provide additional support for the patient.
A first distinction is made in the field of surgical tables, that is, between universal surgical tables and special surgical tables, which in turn are available in different models, depending on the specialties.
- Universal surgical tables: for general, digestive and minor surgery. They are very versatile and adapt to the majority of vascular, bladder, cosmetic surgery interventions, among others.
- Special surgical tables: for one or more medical specialties. They are distinguished by their configuration and / or by their specific accessories. For instance:
- Gynecological surgical tables: allow a sitting or decubitus position, with Göpel-type leg rests.
- Orthopedic OR Tables – These typically accommodate leg rests and traction frames. They have been designed to facilitate intervention and maneuverability and allow the surgeon to easily move the patient.
- Ophthalmic surgical tables: these are convertible tables with a specific headrest for patient positioning.
What technical criteria must be taken into account in terms of installation and maintenance of a surgical table?
- Size and space available: the dimensions of the table and the space required depending on its different positions. The position of the patient varies according to the type of surgery, hence the importance of taking into account the different movements of the table.
- Power mode: in the case of electric tables, for example, a power source will be needed nearby.
- Compatibility of accessories: it will be necessary to check the compatibility of the table with the different accessories depending on the applications; These include legrests, traction frames or IV poles.
- Safety – Patient safety is the most important. It will be essential to take into account the antibacterial, antifungal and fire retardant properties of the table surface. Not forgetting the maximum load that the table can support, in particular to avoid any risk of falling for obese patients.
At Kalstein we are MANUFACTURERS and we offer you innovative surgical tables at excellent PRICES. So we invite you to take a look at the Products menu. HERE
