When Melonie Marchak, RN, BSN, took over as the administrator at the Medical Group's Outpatient Surgery Center in Michigan City, Ind., one of her first tasks was to buy a new operating table - and the accompanying accessories: pads, support boards, stirrups, restraint straps and clamps.

"Even if I had an enormous budget and could get whatever I wanted, the basics would be the same," says Ms. Marchak. "If you add a new procedure or surgeon, your accessory needs may vary. But, until then, stick to the basics."

Here are 10 must-haves if you're buying table accessories for a multi-specialty facility.