Operating Tables

RE: Operating Tables

KMurphy — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:16:56 GMT

I have the V top table from Burtons. Ordered hydraulic but they sent an electric one and it seemed too much hassle to change. No problems with it at all except sometimes I wish it had a smaller base when we're trying to manoeuvre equipment around it. The power cable can be disconnected when not in use so it's not usually in the way when we're operating. We just charge it once surgery is finished for the day and haven't had any problems with flat batteries.

RE: Operating Tables

Thomas Johnson — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:44:31 GMT

[quote user="Beats"]As I understand it, most heat loss is convective rather than conductive, so heated table = gimmick. Incidentally, I think heated dripline was also in the gimmick category if I remember correctly. (Appropriately warmed lavage fluids obviously not in gimmick category if you have open body cavity being lavaged!)[/quote]

This was my understanding as well. I went on some CPD last year that said that the best way to reduce heat loss was warming the inspired gases.

RE: Operating Tables

Lindsey Edwards — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:49:02 GMT

I'm looking at a low-lift not pedestal type from a Dutch company, prefer hydraulic as personal preference - no cables to be disinfecting after spills and no battery to be flat at inopportune moments. If doing full refurb may get better value with multiple purchases? Could price international supplier online if brave enough!

RE: Operating Tables

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:35:05 GMT

[quote user="villagevet"]V-top and adjustable height all the way - don't have to raise the v and a rubber mat will make flat top out of same in an instant! I'm afraid of heated top and faulty thermostats although I am sure patients would be appreciative if it worked! High ambient temp in theater, heater under table or other focal heating if required[/quote]

Cheers. I see Burtons, Vet Direct and the German company beginning with E all offer a V topped table. Do you know what make yours is?

Electric or hydraulic?

RE: Operating Tables

Beats — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 21:53:00 GMT

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]Heated a gimmick or useful addition? [/quote]

As I understand it, most heat loss is convective rather than conductive, so heated table = gimmick. Incidentally, I think heated dripline was also in the gimmick category if I remember correctly. (Appropriately warmed lavage fluids obviously not in gimmick category if you have open body cavity being lavaged!)

The link below no longer appears to work I'm afraid, but the gist is that in short procedures nothing makes a difference (other than pre-heating... ) as decrease in core body temperature is due to redistribution to the cooler surface of patient, insulating extremities (paws, tails) and avoiding getting wet etc will help reduce severity of hypothermia in longer procedures, forced warm air system (e.g. Bair hugger, about £350 2nd hand and can make re-usable blankets from http://www.vasg.org/warm_air_blankets.htm) or "Hot-Dog"=££££ are only fool-proof means (i.e. without risking thermal injury which would be significnatly worse than perioperative hypothermia) of maintaining suitably high ambient temperature around the patient to prevent moderate/severe hypotermia in long procedures.

http://www.savt.ca/plugins/userData/Conference/Matt%20Read%20SAVT%202014%20(Hypothermia%20notes).pdf

RE: Operating Tables

Lindsey Edwards — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 21:21:21 GMT

V-top and adjustable height all the way - don't have to raise the v and a rubber mat will make flat top out of same in an instant! I'm afraid of heated top and faulty thermostats although I am sure patients would be appreciative if it worked! High ambient temp in theater, heater under table or other focal heating if required