Operating room table

The operating table is the central component of the operating room, providing the patient with the hardware required during surgery. The operating room tables should be ergonomically designed and be safe in every way. Modern operating rooms are planned to enable the end of open surgery and laparoscopic surgery (for small hole or minimally invasive). Some rooms have been adapted for robotic surgery, much like laparoscopic surgery but causes less trauma to the patient.

There are many different surgical specialties that fit into the following broad categories: general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics / gynecology, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, oral surgery and ophthalmic surgery. Each requires different surgical specialty surgical tables, several specialized positions individualized and diverse functions.

The operating room tables consist of a table top and a fixed pedestal, which serves as support. Usually the table is divided into 3 or 4 sections: head, body (one or two sections) and leg / foot. Each section can be adjusted or removed according to the optimum position for the patient. There mountable accessories that enhance the adaptability of the tables, particularly for orthopedic surgeries, making it possible to use an operating table for different types of surgical procedures, essential to facilitate the continued use of the operating room, and thereby increase their efficiency and overall profitability.

There are two different types of operating table: a fixed base and mobile base.

The table has a fixed base operations interchangeable tables above, which can be adapted to a fixed pedestal. It fits the patient on the table for the type of operation. The top table with the patient positioned on it, is then placed on a four-wheeled cart to carry it for the operating room where the table is mounted on the fixed pedestal.

The mobile operating tables have tables transferable. The above table is permanently fixed to a mobile base which has four wheels and brakes. The patient is first positioned on the operating table and then transported to the operating room. During surgical procedures the base and the wheels are firmly locked at the end to prevent any movement.

The adjustment possibilities and maneuverability of the operating tables are the most important. In complicated situations, a wide versatility in the range of adjustment of the height of the table and its longitudinal motion are cardinal. It is also important that the table top lends itself easily to be adjusted to the required position.

Most of the existing operating tables are controlled manually or by mechanical or hydraulic operation. In the future, operating tables will be activated by a device that will provide the operator with important information regarding the status and position of the operating table.

The above table should be sufficiently rigid and stable, suitable for carrying very heavy patients. Also, the materials with which the table is built to be transparent to X-rays Attention should be paid to the mattress, it must be removable, washable and antistatic. It should also be segmented or hinged at the end to be adapted to different configurations and sizes in the table above. The mattress should also be made of a material capable of redistributing the pressure at the end to prevent pressure ulcers.

Applicable Standards:

IEC 60601-1

IEC 60601 - 2-46