What is a Surgical Table?
A surgical table, also known as an operating table or operation table, it is one of the basic but inevitable equipment for an operating room. The patient will lie there for the duration of the operation. Operating tables may be either stationary or mobile to move from room to room. Operating tables are used in various procedures such as cardiothoracic, orthopedic, bariatric, robotic, urologic, and more.
The Importance of the Surgical Table
The uses of an operating table depend on its design and specifications. For example, some operating tables are designed to perform a wide range of procedures while others are designed specifically for orthopedic procedures.
A surgical table helps to keep a patient in place throughout a procedure. The surgical team can effectively operate on the still patient. The team can move parts of the patient’s body using surgical table accessories. It allows easier access to the surgical site.
In a surgical procedure, there isn’t any room for errors that can harm patients. Using the right surgical table can help prevent errors.
Main types of surgical tables
There are four major categories of surgical tables: general surgical tables, orthopedic surgical tables, gynecology operating tables,and radiolucent imaging tables.
General surgery tables provide a comfortable and accessible placement for a wide variety of operations. Cardiovascular, pediatric, and even plastic surgeries utilize the versatility of a general surgery table. As such, this type of operating table does not have one specific specialty. Instead, manufacturers make them with incredible adaptability, allowing them to adjust to the height, length, position, and other features necessary to complete an array of different procedures.
The orthopedic surgical table, is designed for easy manipulation and maneuverability required in orthopedic surgeries. The table has a range of specialized attachments and positioning options to facilitate the surgeon’s work. The doctor must control the accuracy and flexibility in maneuvering the patient’s position for the surgery to succeed.
The gynecology operating table is designed for baby delivery, women's examination, and some kings of surgery in hospitals and clinics. During gynecology procedures, surgical table accessories are used to assist with patient positioning. Surgical table accessories such as stirrups, split-leg positioners, and well leg-holders are commonly used to support a patient's legs during these procedures.
Imaging Table
Some general surgery tables can cover imaging support and diagnostic procedures. However, many forms of medical imaging call for specialized operating tables. For this reason, a significant portion of the different types of operating tables includes imaging tables. This type of table is designed for minimally invasive procedures that require fluoroscopy. Some of these procedures may be endovascular, vascular, or pain management. While the procedures performed on these tables are often faster and more non-invasive than those on other operating tables, patient and staff comfort are still key to success.
In addition to the above four types of operating tables, medik also provides field operating tables. This type of table is designed for surgical operations in units and field medical facilities. It is used for indoor field use.
How does an operating table work?
Operating tables require a source of power to control the various settings such as the height of the table or the inclination of the sleeping surface (tabletop).
We can thus distinguish between:
Electric operating tables: the table movements are carried out via an electric actuator, most often controlled by remote control.
Hydraulic operating tables: are powered by a hydraulic source of energy and are generally controlled by a pedal.
Sometimes operating tables can combine different operating modes and have, for example, an adjustable sleeping surface via an electric actuator and an adjustable headrest via a hydraulic actuator.
Find the Right Surgical Table for the Procedure
The surgical table market consists of various surgical table options. It’s important to have the right one. Having the right one can promote positive patient outcomes.
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