What should you consider when choosing an examination table?

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Finding the right examination table for your private practice, a clinic or a hospital can make all the difference for your patients and your daily work. Specific features can make care delivery easier and improve patient comfort. But you need to know what to look for. Here are five important points to consider.

1. Adjustable
An examination table with an adjustable head section will work for most practices. But before purchasing, think about your medical field and carefully consider all the exams and treatments that take place in your practice. Choose a model that allows for all the different positions you need to place your patient in and ensures maximum patient comfort. A height-adjustable examination table supports your patients, especially those with reduced mobility, and provides easy access.

2. Upholstery
In addition to patient comfort, which is essential so patients feel more relaxed and at ease, the upholstery must be durable and easy to clean. Novak M examination tables, for example, have a sealed covering that prevents the penetration of liquids. Be sure to add accessories to help maintain hygiene, such as a paper roll holder or PVC cover.

3. Customize!
An examination table should perfectly support your tasks, so make sure you have the ability to customize it. Specific accessories ensure the most efficient use and guarantee comfort while treating your patients. Accessories attached to fixation rails, such as an infusion stand, armrest, side table, etc. are readily available and help you optimize your workflow.

4. Easy to use
Setting up a table should not require much of your physical effort or time. Don't be afraid to choose an electric examination table. For height adjustment, the round switch is the easiest and most convenient because it is accessible from all sides of the table and is activated by foot. If the table sections are also electrically operated, make sure that the buttons on the manual switch are easy to understand and use.

5. Weight capacity
If your patients are children, you don't need to worry about weight capacity, but anyone working with adults should make sure their examination table can withstand some of their obese patients. Choose a sturdy structure with a weight capacity of at least 200 to 250 kg.

It is important to know what to look for in an examination table because this is a long-term investment and your comfort and that of your patients depend on it. We hope these five considerations will help you choose a model for your medical practice that provides perfect support during examinations and treatments.