The operating table is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any operating room. These are the planes on which the patient is placed during surgery. You can find operating tables in different sizes, with or without leg restraints, and with a variety of special features to suit your needs. These functions include height adjustment, table tilt, pan and so on.

Some basic functions of an operating table include:

Provide a horizontal surface for the surgeon to work on

– Enables surgeons and assistants to have easy access to the patient’s body

— Allows positioning of the patient’s body during surgery

— Adapt to all types of surgery

— Provide ventilation to patients during surgery

— Combined with lighting fixtures to illuminate the surgical area

 

Different operating tables have different functions. When choosing an operating table, you need to choose according to your own needs. By changing the position of the operating table, adjusting the position of the operation and exposing the operation site, the operation can be carried out smoothly.

Here are some of the functions of an operating table:

 

Fixed: A fixed table is connected to the floor of the operating room. They tend to provide greater stability and better clearance for the imaging unit and crew underneath the system. This is usually an option seen in mature high-volume operating rooms.

Wheeled/mobile: These units are wheeled units that can be moved around the operating room depending on case need or space. With larger casters and the ability to move easily from room to room, tables that have recently entered the market have labeled themselves “mobile.”

Trendelenburg position: The feet are 15 to 30 degrees higher than the head. It is commonly used for abdominal or gynecological procedures and for perfusion in respiratory patients.

Reverse Trendelenburg position: the patient’s head is raised 15 to 30 degrees above the feet. This position is used for certain head, neck and gynecological procedures to help reduce blood flow to these areas. It can also be used in eye surgery for larger patients.

Horizontal tilt: Usually directly related to the trendelenburg recumbent position. Most tables will tilt at least 20 degrees in both directions, in some cases as much as 40 degrees. When considering a table, make sure it has the required level inclination and all necessary safety features to accommodate movement and Angle.

Back and leg adjustment: Angle adjustment of the patient’s back and feet.

Rotation: The table top can be adjusted up to 360 degrees around the base.

Renal bridge/elevator: Can be integrated or used as an accessory and is usually elevated during kidney surgery to improve access.

Height adjustment: Most tables range from 25 inches at the bottom to about 45 inches at the top. This is needed both when transferring patients from various platforms to various platforms and when facilitating the surgical team during surgery.

Power vs. Manual: The fully functional table has many electronic functions controlled by hand and foot controls. In addition to the electric back and foot sections, these tables allow for a variety of angles in horizontal and lateral positions. Many include preset positions and return levels. Manual meters retain more traditional methods and use cranks or hydraulic mechanisms instead of electronics and motors. If the mobility option is not preferred, significant cost savings can be achieved.

Remote controls: The most common are hand and foot controls. A hand controller usually includes all functions, while a foot controller is used with a limited set. Consider requiring more than one each to maximize uptime. They are the most likely points of failure due to accidental damage or loss.

Capacity: Range from 350 pounds to more than 1,000 pounds. Typically, barriatric tables have a capacity of 1,000 pounds.

Compatibility with radio-translucency /MRI: Compatibility with imaging technology is becoming a more mainstream requirement and is associated with the increasing popularity of hybrid operating rooms that combine imaging during surgery.

Desktop slide: This can be portrait or landscape. Unless it is specifically used (C-ARM floating roof) usually only slides longitudinally. Allows users to locate patients for imaging purposes. This might work with C-ARM or portable X-ray

Floating Top: Advanced features add diagonal motion for full continuous smooth control in each direction of the horizontal plane.

Leveling: The recovery level is suitable for mid-range and higher models. This can be beneficial if there are multiple procedures for the same patient. It allows for faster processing of the current patient and preparation for the next procedure, as well as taking any guesswork out of the actual level state.

Battery power: Battery power has two main advantages. One is for backup in case of power failure. Another is to use batteries in the enclosure to eliminate tripping hazards, damage and interference from power cords on the floor.

Self-leveling locking brakes: Advanced feature of automatic leveling table on uneven surfaces.

Remote lockout: Locks the table in place so it cannot issue unexpected commands or move until unlocked.

 

There are a few things you need to consider when choosing the right OT table for your needs. First, you need to make sure the table is suitable for the type of surgery you will be performing. There are different types of tables available for different procedures, so it is important to choose a table specifically designed for the procedure you will be performing.

In addition, you need to consider the size and weight limits of the table. Make sure the table can accommodate patients of all sizes and can support the weight of any equipment you will be using. Finally, consider the characteristics of the table and choose a table that has all the features you need.

By taking all these factors into account, you can ensure that you choose the operating table that best suits your needs.