Why Choosing the Right Operation Theatre Tables Is Important

Easy control and facilitation of the creation of a favorable environment for a surgical procedure besides safety and comfortability of patients during the process identifies today’s advanced operation theatre tables. No wonder these OT equipments in various models are more innovative than ever before! Thanks to the manufacturers that regularly conduct research on upcoming trends and dynamics in this industry and accordingly design and innovate advanced OT table solutions.

Operation theatre tables are the breath, the lifeline of a hospital. Surgeons cannot successfully give shape to their surgical tasks without this equipment. If you are a surgeon looking for OT tables for your operation theatre room, careful planning and consideration can help in choosing the right product. Multi-specialty hospitals have several operating rooms for different departments and the requirement may vary from one department to another. For example, a general surgical table cannot be used for complex procedures unless supported by standard and optional accessories. Besides, there are tables designed for each specific surgical procedure. Depending on the specialized procedures, OT tables in varied configurations may be chosen. What kind of surgical table do you need for your hospital? Does your facility facilitate specialized surgical procedures? The right answers to these questions will help choosing the right equipment.

Gone were the days when manual operation theatre tables were in high demand. With advancements in technology, semi-electric, electric, hydraulic, and battery-operated varieties are introduced in the market. Today, with many manufacturers developing this equipment with little or more difference in features and design aesthetics, buyers only get spoiled for choice. Every equipment comes with a user manual. If a battery-operated model is opted, it is imperative for the surgeon to give importance to the maintenance aspect so that batteries are always charged and no discrepancies arise during a surgical procedure. The operating tables installed should not only meet the needs of surgeons but also patients. Weight limits and height adjustment capabilities are features of almost every operation theatre table available in the market. For any repair works, only qualified technicians and engineers should be allowed to repair the table. The floor locks, casters should be regularly cleaned.

For certain surgical tasks, general operation theatre tables may serve as a multi-purpose equipment. With addition of standard accessories like arm rest, shoulder support, anaesthetic screen, clamps, leg support, mattress, etc and optional accessories like hand surgery table, bolster pillow, instrument tray, foot support, laminectomy frame, humerus support, table length extension,  split leg section, width extension, arthroscopy attachment, restraint body strap, different surgical procedures may be given shape. These accessories complement the equipment, facilitating successful surgeries, thus helping ease surgical tasks.

“Not many days ago, operation theatre tables did not feature electronic movements; this added to the complexity of any surgical task. Today these equipments come with a wide range of electronic movement features like Trendelenburg, height adjustment, lateral tilt, and more. Our OT tables feature the most advanced features, making surgical tasks easier. Patient care and safety is what we focus on while designing our tables,” says Anamika Sinha, Director, Exports, Koinaa Medical Equipments.