Radiolucent table extension and method

Details Radiolucent table extension and method Radiolucent table extension and method

1997-09-03

1999-12-21

Melius, Terry Lee

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

Adapted for imaging

5622, 5632, 5638, A61G 1312, A47G 2002

Patent

active

060031743

ABSTRACT:
An elongated patient support table with a horizontal patient support surface is provided with a radiolucent table extension connected thereto in cantilever fashion for supporting the head and upper torso of a patient. The outer end of the extension has a reduced width compared to the support table to enable extendable movement of the radiolucent extension into a scanning zone of a diagnostic unit such as a CT scanner. The table extension has at its outer end a tool support for supporting and stabilizing medical instruments, and the table extension is tiltable above and below the horizontal. The combination of the support table with the radiolucent table extension supports the patient in a desired posture for an operative procedure both during the scanning and surgical procedures.

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