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Archive > July, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 7

Thinking of Buying...Surgical Tables

Make sure the centerpiece of the OR is right for the job.

Lynda Simon, RN

I've been working at my present facility for 17 years, and am currently in the process of choosing a replacement for our OR's surgical table for the first time. A surgical table is one of the longest-serving pieces of equipment you'll ever buy, which underscores the importance of selecting one that will serve your facility, staff and patients well. To accomplish that, consider these questions:

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