Choosing the Perfect Table Pad for Pressure Injury Prevention
Match your Surgical Table with Replacement Pads: Why are there so many choices? How do I know it is the right fit? How thick should the pads be? Does this meet the requirements to prevent pressure injuries? How do I clean the pads? We have been manufacturing surgical table pads for over 30 years; these are questions I am asked almost every day. My goal in this article is to provide you with the information and tools needed to choose the perfect table pad every time. Before we start matching the perfect pad to your surgical table – I am going to attempt to give you the needed information about pressure ulcers, different foam types, and the pad covering. ...