dures performed on the shoulder, knee and
hip. What are the positioning needs? Also
have the surgeons and staff members who
will use the attachments trial them to ensure
the devices are light enough to maneuver
without much effort. Do the attachments feel
sturdy once they're in place? Will they be easy
to adjust while under the patient's full weight?
Are they easily attached and detached from
the table?
Patients are bigger and heavier than ever, so
consider using attachments that add to the
standard width of conventional tables. In
addition, make sure all straps are large
enough to fit snugly around the legs, arms and
torsos of the heaviest patient you have the
potential to host.
The attachments you buy must be compati-
ble with the tables you're using. Some devices
are advertised as "universal" solutions, but
have your staff confirm that that's truly the
case. They should attach and detach each
option from the tables in your ORs and prac-
tice positioning a member of the surgical
team to see how easy it will be to maneuver
patients before and during actual procedures.
Attachments used during orthopedic cases
should be made of radiolucent materials that
allow for intraoperative imaging. Also look for
devices and attachments that provide clear
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