Patent ID: 6385802
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A pivotal operating room table, comprising:a main patient support section having a main surface, the main surface lying generally in a first plane, the main patient support section being pivotally interconnected with a table support system such that the first plane can pass through a second generally vertical plane as the main patient support section pivots with respect to the table support system, and as the main surface pivots end to end; the second plane being generally perpendicular to the first plane; and an elongated support member adjustably interconnectable to the main patient support section, the support member having an elongated support block, the support block having an upper surface area which includes a support surface lying generally in a third plane, the third plane being generally perpendicular to the second plane when the elongated support member is interconnected with the main patient support section; the elongated support member being adjustably interconnectable with the main patient support section at any of a plurality of heights above the main surface; the elongated support member further including an inflatable bladder resting upon the upper surface area of the elongated support block.