TABLE FOR PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES

• Main Authors: Farmer Kelly, Manke Darrin, Lemieux Erin-Anne A, Fand Aaron, Shaw Ian, Volpe Linda, Pickett Kathy, DeFreitas Kenneth F, Mercurio Agnes, Labak Christopher, Loughnane Christopher Paul
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 17.08.2017
• Subjects: CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; DIAGNOSIS; FUNERAL DEVICES; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; SURGERY; TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS

The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert, having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient.