Category
Operating Room Equipment
Typical Use
Position patient for surgical access and imaging.
Description
An adjustable table that supports the patient and allows changes in height, tilt, and orientation to optimize surgical exposure, facilitate anesthesia management, and enable intraoperative imaging such as fluoroscopy. Operating tables are designed for compatibility with positioning devices, traction systems, and radiolucent surfaces for imaging, and safe patient transfer, padding, and securement are essential to prevent pressure injuries and nerve compression. Table selection and positioning are tailored to the surgical procedure, patient body habitus, and anesthesia requirements, with team coordination to ensure safe positioning and access. Regular inspection, maintenance, and staff training support safe operation and reduce perioperative complications.