THE O.T. TABLE
The modern operation table is a powered or mechanical apparatus, capable of adjustment to give a variety of positions for a patient
Undergoing surgery.
1) Most tables are designed to provide suitable positions for a
wide range of general surgical operations.
2) It can be adapted for specialised procedures by the addition
of accessories (neurosurgery, orthopedics).
3) The Base unit positioned in the centre of the theatre on to which
Is fitted a removable top.
This facilitates the transport of the operated patient.
An operation table which offers power operation,
Interchangeability of table top for ease of patient transport is
Illustrated above
The table must have the following functions:
* Can be tilted downwards at the head and the foot ends.
* Can be tilted from side to side.
* Can be elevated or lowered as a whole to suit th surgeon.
* Can be broken at hip level for gynecologic operation (e.g.
vaginal hysterectomy), renal surgery, and certain orthopaedic
operations.
* Can have the head of the table removed to allow
for other attachments, eg. the application of a neurosurgical
frame.
• Foot end removed for Lithotomic position for anal surgery.
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