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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.  ...

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Pressure Ulcers, Surgical Table Pads

Wheels on the Cart go Round and Round

 Standard Wheels Vs. Over-The-Road Wheels    Looking for a wheel guide on your upcoming custom case cart order? While creating your custom case cart, it is important to consider the environment that it will be used in on a day-to-day basis. Depending on your sterile processing department needs, you will need to be familiar with the intended purpose that each wheel type offers, to ensure maximum durability and long-term use. All our wheels have heavy duty housing fully constructed with stainless steel. Fully sealed bearings with internal stainless-steel components are standard spec for every one of our wheels. Sizing is a 6-inch-high temp wheel for both types.   Back To the BasicsOur Standard Wheels are known for the smooth, quiet...

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One Door Closed Case Carts, Open Case Carts, Two Door Closed Case Carts, Two Door Sealed "Over-The-Road" Case Carts, Vertical Handle Case Carts

Surgical Armboards 101:

What is an Armboard? Armboards are surgical table accessories that safely support the patient's arms during surgery. They are required in almost every surgical position, including the Supine, Prone, Lithotomy, Lateral, Trendelenburg, and Reverse Trendelenburg positions. Armboards also provide full access for Anesthesiologists to give medication during surgery. For Arm and Hand Surgery, we typically recommend an Arm & Hand Surgery Table. These offer a larger operating surface and full C-Arm image access.   How to Choose the Correct Armboard? Before you start, answer these three questions: Does your Surgical Table have Side Rails? What is the thickness of your Surgical Table Pads? Do you need C-Arm imaging access? Now that you have these questions answered, its time to understand...

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Armboards & Armboard Pads

How to Choose the Correct Arm and Hand Surgery Table

  We offer a wide range of Arm & Hand Surgery Tables, and we understand that matching the correct table for a procedure is no easy feat. Each table fits a unique need and every surgeon has their personal preference. This guide will help you identify the differences and help you choose the correct table for your facility in just 5 simple steps.   Step 1 Size & Style:     What style fits the needs of the surgeon and procedure? Rectangle- Most common size and is becoming very universal. Total operating surface measures 18" wide by 32" long, fitting any procedure. Hourglass- More specific to the user's preference. Narrow waist allows up close access to the surgery area. Wide outer part offers support for...

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Arm & Hand Surgery Tables

Surgical Headlights 101

Modern day surgical and dental headlights found on medical supplies websites offer a variety of options for adjustability, comfort and fit. They are also as bright and mobile as ever with new brand names coming in all of the time.If you are in the market for surgical or dental headlights, it would be a good idea to take the time to educate yourself a little bit on what is available. There are so many choices that you want to choose what is right for you.Halogen BulbsHeadlights with halogen bulbs are the traditional choice. This type of bulb is effective, but are no match for modern LED bulbs. However, they do offer a crisp, white light ideal for surgical and dental...

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Surgical Headlights