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Archive > December, 2003 Vol. IV, No. 12

Thinking of Buying...

Table Accessories

Stephanie Wasek, Associate Editor

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.

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